Y9 Halloween Trivia

Which ancient festival is believed to be the origin of Halloween?

• Samhain

• Oktoberfest

• Dia de los Muertos

• Mardi Gras

What is the traditional Halloween activity of carving pumpkins called?

• Pumpkin carving

• Halloween lantern

• Gourd sculpting

• Jack-o'-lantern

Which country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?

• Ireland

• Canada

• Mexico

• United States

What is the traditional Halloween costume of a witch typically adorned with?

• pointed hat

• bunny ears

• cowboy hat

• tutu

Which candy is often associated with Halloween and is shaped like a small, wrapped piece of taffy?

• Skittles

• Jolly Rancher

• Tootsie Roll

• Snickers

What is the traditional Halloween activity of going from house to house to collect candy called?

• candy hunting

• house hopping

• trick-or-treating

• treat-seeking

Which animal is often associated with Halloween and is believed to be a symbol of bad luck?

• bat

• spider

• raven

• black cat

What is the traditional Halloween activity of telling scary stories in the dark called?

• haunted narratives

• ghost stories

• spooky tales

• horror stories

Which fruit is often associated with Halloween and is used for bobbing?

• banana

• apple

• orange

• grape

What is the traditional Halloween activity of dressing up in costumes called?

• costume party

• masquerade

• disguise gathering

• dress-up event