Halloween Quiz
Round 1: Halloween History & Traditions
- Which ancient Celtic festival is Halloween believed to have originated from? a) Beltane
b) Samhain
c) Imbolc
d) Lughnasadh - What do people traditionally carve during Halloween in the United States? a) Turnips
b) Potatoes
c) Pumpkins
d) Apples - The tradition of dressing up in costumes on Halloween is thought to have started for what reason? a) To scare away spirits
b) To celebrate the harvest
c) To honor ancestors
d) To appease fairies - What candy is considered the most popular Halloween treat in the United States? a) Candy Corn
b) Snickers
c) Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
d) Skittles - What day is Halloween celebrated each year? a) October 25th
b) October 31st
c) November 1st
d) October 30th
Round 2: Halloween Symbols & Superstitions
- In folklore, which animal is often associated with witches and bad luck on Halloween? a) Owls
b) Cats
c) Bats
d) Spiders - According to superstitions, if you see a spider on Halloween, what does it mean? a) You’ll have bad luck
b) A ghost is nearby
c) You will have good fortune
d) A loved one is watching over you - Which vegetable was originally used to make Jack-o’-lanterns? a) Pumpkin
b) Cabbage
c) Turnip
d) Squash - Which of the following is not traditionally considered a symbol of Halloween? a) Skeletons
b) Goblins
c) Fairies
d) Ghosts - In Halloween folklore, what is the term used for the witch’s night-time flight? a) Midnight Cruise
b) Witches’ Brew
c) Witching Hour
d) Sabbat
Round 3: Halloween in Pop Culture
- Which famous Halloween-themed movie features the character Jack Skellington? a) Hocus Pocus
b) The Nightmare Before Christmas
c) Beetlejuice
d) Casper - What is the name of the masked villain in the “Halloween” movie franchise? a) Jason Voorhees
b) Michael Myers
c) Freddy Krueger
d) Leatherface - Which TV show had a famous Halloween special called “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”? a) The Simpsons
b) Peanuts
c) Scooby-Doo
d) The Flintstones - In the movie “Hocus Pocus,” what are the names of the three witch sisters? a) Winifred, Sarah, and Mary
b) Sabrina, Willow, and Luna
c) Wendy, Glinda, and Morgana
d) Elvira, Sarah, and Bellatrix - Which horror novel by Stephen King takes place in the fictional town of Derry, Maine, and features the terrifying clown Pennywise? a) The Shining
b) Pet Sematary
c) IT
d) Carrie
Round 4: Miscellaneous Halloween Fun
- What is another name for Halloween? a) All Saints’ Night
b) All Souls’ Eve
c) All Hallows’ Eve
d) All Witches’ Night - Which country is credited with starting the tradition of trick-or-treating? a) Ireland
b) England
c) Mexico
d) Germany - What is the fear of Halloween called? a) Phasmophobia
b) Samhainophobia
c) Nyctophobia
d) Necrophobia - In the Harry Potter universe, what special event happens on Halloween night in the first book? a) The Troll in the dungeon
b) The Sorting Ceremony
c) Harry receives his wand
d) The Yule Ball - Which type of monster is traditionally said to transform on a full moon? a) Zombie
b) Vampire
c) Werewolf
d) Mummy
Answer Key:
- b) Samhain
- c) Pumpkins
- a) To scare away spirits
- c) Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- b) October 31st
- b) Cats
- d) A loved one is watching over you
- c) Turnip
- c) Fairies
- d) Sabbat
- b) The Nightmare Before Christmas
- b) Michael Myers
- b) Peanuts
- a) Winifred, Sarah, and Mary
- c) IT
- c) All Hallows’ Eve
- a) Ireland
- b) Samhainophobia
- a) The Troll in the dungeon
- c) Werewolf