In which country did Día de los Muertos develop into the celebration widely known today?
Italy
Brazil
Spain
Mexico
In The Nightmare Before Christmas what is Jack Skellington known as?
The Halloween Wizard
The Skeleton Master
The Pumpkin King
The Ghost Prince
How many legs does a spider have?
12
8
6
10
Why are black and orange commonly associated with Halloween?
They represent nighttime and autumn harvests
They were chosen by candy companies
They represent candy and costumes
They are the rarest colors in nature
Which of these is botanically classified as a fruit?
Lettuce
Potato
Carrot
Pumpkin
In ancient Egyptian traditions why were some bodies mummified?
To prevent diseases from spreading
To frighten enemies
To turn people into statues
To prepare the body for the afterlife
Which part of a pumpkin contains the seeds?
Leaves
Stem
Hollow center
Skin
What creature is a person said to transform into during a full moon in popular legends?
Zombie
Werewolf
Goblin
Vampire
According to traditional vampire legends which object is believed to protect people from vampires?
Saltwater
Silver spoon
Pumpkin seeds
Garlic
In Harry Potter what type of creature is Nearly Headless Nick?
Vampire
Troll
Goblin
Ghost
Which animal uses echolocation to help navigate in darkness?
Bat
Black cat
Spider
Owl
What causes carved pumpkins to rot faster after they are cut open?
Microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi
Moonlight
Orange coloring
Pumpkin seeds
Which ingredient is traditionally used to make candy corn sweet?
Cornmeal
Sugar
Vinegar
Cheese
Which ancient group is believed to have started the festival that influenced Halloween?
Ancient Greeks
Ancient Romans
Ancient Celts
Ancient Egyptians
In Hotel Transylvania what kind of monster is Mavis's father?
Vampire
Mummy
Frankenstein's monster
Werewolf
Why do some animals such as certain owls hunt mostly at night?
They are nocturnal
They are afraid of sunlight
They sleep all winter
They cannot see during the day
Which creature from Greek mythology has snakes for hair and can turn people to stone?
Minotaur
Medusa
Siren
Hydra
Before pumpkins became popular what vegetable was traditionally carved into jack-o'-lanterns in Ireland?
Turnips
Potatoes
Onions
Cabbages
In "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" which character waits in the pumpkin patch for the Great Pumpkin?
Schroeder
Charlie Brown
Linus
Snoopy
Why did people originally wear costumes during the ancient festival of Samhain?
To win prizes
To hide from wandering spirits
To celebrate famous people
To scare away animals
Which U.S. state is especially famous for growing large amounts of pumpkins?
Alaska
Illinois
Hawaii
Florida
What is the name of the scientist who creates the creature in the novel Frankenstein?
Victor Frankenstein
Igor Wolfman
Henry Dracula
Edward Hyde
Which scientific term describes a fear of spiders?
Acrophobia
Hydrophobia
Claustrophobia
Arachnophobia
What does the word Halloween come from?
Hallowed Night
Harvest Moon
All Hallows' Eve
Haunted Evening
In The Addams Family what is the name of the family's disembodied hand?
Thing
Stitch
Handy
Fingers
In Hocus Pocus what is the last name of the three witch sisters?
Sanderson
Spellman
Addams
Blackwood
What color is included in the traditional candy corn design to resemble a kernel of corn?
Purple
Green
Yellow
Blue
What is the name of the legendary headless rider associated with Sleepy Hollow?
The Midnight Rider
The Shadow Knight
The Headless Horseman
The Phantom Cowboy
What makes a glow stick produce light?
Tiny batteries
Electricity
Heat from the air
A chemical reaction