Halloween's Scary Fairies Quiz

What was the original name of Halloween?

• All Hallows Day

• Samhain

• All Saints' Day

• Halloween

What did the Celts believe about Samhain Eve?

• Ghosts of the dead walked the earth

• Fairies and demons came out of hiding

• Both A and B

• None of the above

How did the Celts refer to fairies?

• Spooky creatures

• Good folk

• Angry spirits

• Mischievous beings

What could fairies do if you upset them on Samhain Eve?

• Spoil your crops

• Bring nasty weather

• Kidnap you to fairyland

• All of the above

What type of fairy did the Celts fear the most on Samhain Eve?

• Pooka

• Goblin

• Ghost

• Demon

What did the Celts do to protect themselves from fairies and ghosts on Samhain Eve?

• Left sweets out to keep them well-fed

• Lit huge bonfires on hilltops

• Disguised themselves in scary masks

• All of the above

What did missionaries turn Samhain into?

• All Hallows Day

• All Saints' Day

• Halloween

• Both A and B

What did people in Europe continue to fear even after the Christianization of Samhain?

• Fairies

• Ghosts

• Witches

• Vampires

What did people in Europe carve into eerie faces to keep spirits away?

• Turnips

• Pumpkins

• Potatoes

• Carrots

When did Halloween become popular in the United States?

• During the Celtic era

• During the Christianization of Samhain

• During the influx of Irish immigrants

• During the 19th century