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100

What is the name of the period when farmers gather crops from the fields?

Harvest

100

Which scary movie series has the highest rated horror movie, H20?

Halloween (Michael Myers)

100

What New Jersey-specific holiday occurs on October 30th?

Mischief Night

100

What's more popular, candied apples or caramel apples?

Caramel apples

100

What do many South American countries celebrate instead of Halloween?

Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead)

200

What is the result of chlorophyll production slowing down as nights get longer?

Leaves carotenoids and anthocyanin being unmasked and their colors changing. 

200

What (kind of gross) fall game initially started as a British courting ritual?

Bobbing for apples

200

What fall holiday do many countries refuse to recognize out of fear of Satanism?

Halloween

200

How much apple cider will 36 apples make?

One gallon

200

What do many European countries celebrate instead of Halloween?

All Saints Day

300

What is the first day of fall when the day and night are equal in length called?

Autumnal Equinox

300

What are humans more likely to do in the fall so they won't be alone for the winter?

Fall in love

300

How did fall start in Greek Mythology?

Demeter killed all of the crops after her daughter was kidnapped. 

300

What are the five spices in pumpkin spice?

Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice.

300

What US States do not follow daylight savings time?

Arizona and Hawaii

400

What lights are the easiest to see in the fall?

 Aurora Borealis (northern lights)

400

 In which U.S. state is the world’s largest corn maze?

California

400

Why did ancient people wear Halloween costumes?

To scare off ghosts and evil spirits.

400

What drink is made of brewed tea, milk, and various spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger?

Chai

400

In what month does fall begin in the Southern Hemisphere?

March

500

How does sugar content impact the colors of leaves?

The darker the leaf, the more sugar in it.

500

What country holds the record for the largest pumpkin ever weighing in at almost 2,702 pounds in 2021?

Italy

500

What are the three fall zodiac signs?

Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius

500

Which explorer is credited with introducing pumpkins to Europe in the 15th century?

Christopher Columbus

500

What Asian country uses Halloween as an adult holiday for drinking and partying?

Japan