October Trivia

What holiday is celebrated on October 31st?

• Easter

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas

• Halloween

In which year did the October Revolution occur, leading to the establishment of the Soviet Union?

• 1826

• 1917

• 1980

• 1795

What is the traditional color of pumpkins?

• blue

• green

• orange

• red

What happened on October 29, 1929 in U.S. history?

• Stock Market Crash

• Prohibition began

• Great Depression ended

• Dust Bowl labeled as national emergency

What is the term used to describe the changing colors of leaves in the fall?

• autumn foliage

• fall foliage

• leaf transformation

• colorful leaves

Which famous poet wrote the line, "O hushed October morning mild..." in a well-known poem?

• "To Autumn" by John Keats

• "October morning" by Maya Angelou

• "Fall is Coming" by John Snow

• "Hush. Hush." by Steven King

Which month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?

• November

• December

• January

• October

What major conflict began on October 4, 1973, when several Arab nations launched a surprise attack on Israel?

• Yom Kippur War

• Israel–Palestine crisis

• South Lebanon conflict

• Suez Crisis

What is the alternative name for Columbus Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October?

• Indigenous Peoples' Day

• Discovery Day

• Explorer's Day

• New World Day

What is the origin of Halloween?

• ancient Roman festival of Pomona

• ancient Celtic festival of Samhain

• modern American tradition of trick-or-treating

• medieval Christian holiday of All Saints' Day