Halloween Quiz

What is the origin of Halloween?

• All Hallows' Eve

• Samhain

• Valentine's Day

• Dia de los Muertos

Which country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?

• Ireland

• United States

• Mexico

• Canada

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Halloween color?

• yellow

• purple

• black

• orange

What was the original purpose of wearing costumes on Halloween?

• To word off evil spirits.

• To scare people and play pranks.

• To hide one's identity and commit mischief.

• To honor and remember the dead.

Which animal is often associated with Halloween?

• vampire

• witch

• black cat

• giraffe

What is the most popular Halloween candy in the United States?

• Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

• Kit Kat

• M&M's

• Snickers

When did the Halloween tradition of saying "trick-or-treat" come to be?

• 1876

• 1934

• 1950

• 1801

Which of the following is a popular Halloween symbol?

• witch

• snowman

• leprechaun

• pumpkin

What is the purpose of carving pumpkins on Halloween?

• To create Jack-o'-lanterns and ward off evil spirits.

• To decorate the house for Halloween parties.

• To make pumpkin pie.

• To celebrate the harvest season.

Where does the term "jack o'lantern" come from?

• The Irish Folktale Stingy Jack

• Jack and the bean stalk

• From rotten pumpkins

• From an Irish bloke named O'Lantern