Halloween Trivia Quiz IIPrintable Halloween Trivia Questions
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According to recently released statistics, how much did the average American family spend on Halloween in 2014?
a. $55
b. $175
c. $160
d. $95
$95 - The average household spends about $25 on candy.
According to superstition, hearing an owl's call means?
a. A baby is being born
b. There is a ghost about
c. The weather is going to turn bad
d. Someone is about to die
Someone is about to die - In earlier times, some people believed that owls were disguised witches.
What does seeing a spider on Halloween mean?
a. You will have bad luck
b. You are going to die very soon
c. A loved one is watching
d. You are going to have good luck in the following year
A loved one is watching - Spiders seen on Halloween were thought to be the spirit of a deceased loved one.
Which candy was originally called chicken feed?
a. Rockets
b. M&Ms
c. Candy Kisses
d. Candy Corn
Candy Corn - This popular candy was invented by George Renninger in the 1880s.
What might you "bob" for on Halloween?
a. Sweet potatoes
b. Apples
c. Walnuts
d. Pumpkins
Apples - This game is sometimes called duck-apple in England.
According to a recent poll of children, what is their favorite treat to receive?
a. Gum
b. Candy corn
c. Chocolate bars
d. Lollipops
Chocolate bars - And, the most popular bar was a Snickers.
Which country is credited with being the founder of Halloween?
a. Spain
b. Ireland
c. Romania
d. Russia
Ireland - Halloween has its roots in the Celtic culture.
How do pumpkins grow?
a. On a vine
b. It's a Halloween mystery
c. In the ground
d. On trees in clusters
On a vine - Pumpkins grow on vines, which spread across the ground.
Which two colors are associated with Halloween?
a. Orange and brown
b. Orange and green
c. Black and orange
d. Black and white
Black and orange - Orange is the color of the harvest.
When do Mexicans celebrate the "Day of the Dead"?
a. November 1st
b. October 30th
c. November 30th
d. October 31st
November 1st - This celebration coincides with All Saint's Day.
If you were born on Halloween, what ability might you have?
a. The ability to move things with your mind
b. The ability to spirit walk
c. The ability to see the future
d. The ability to talk to the dead
The ability to talk to the dead - Michael Landon (actor/director) and John Keats the poet were both born on this day.
What was the name of the Lord of the Dead who, according to the Celts, traveled on Halloween?
a. Socrates
b. Hades
c. Vlad
d. Samhain
Samhain - Samhain means end of summer.
What is the significance of being the first person to bite an apple on a string?
a. Gets to kiss the prettiest girl
b. Will have a long life
c. Will have good luck
d. Next to marry
Next to marry - This game is the same as bobbing for apples, only the apple is tied to a string. The prize in both cases is being the next person to get married.
If you want to keep spirits out of your home on Halloween, what should you sprinkle on the doorstep?
a. Garlic
b. Mint
c. Salt
d. Cinnamon
Salt - Garlic is rumored to keep vampires away.
According to Zulily, what was the most purchased Halloween costume for girls in 2014?
a. Witch
b. Elsa the Snow Queen
c. Snow White
d. Mermaid
Elsa the Snow Queen - Spider Man was the top boy's costume.
According to Zulily, what was the most purchased Halloween costume for girls in 2014?
a. Witch
b. Elsa the Snow Queen
c. Snow White
d. Mermaid
Elsa the Snow Queen - Spider Man was the top boy's costume.
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