Halloween Quiz

What is a jack-o'-lantern?

• A scary movie

• A carved pumpkin

• A type of candy

• A Halloween costume

What does "trick or treat" mean?

• I'll perform a trick for a treat

• Give me a treat or I'll play a trick on you

• Perform a trick and get a treat

• Give me a treat or perform a trick

In what year was the first recorded instance of trick-or-treating in North America?

• 1927

• 1901

• 1911

• 1933

What does the word “Halloween” mean?

• Haunted evening

• Holy evening

• Hallowed evening

• Harrowing evening

Which famous horror novel was influenced by a real-life castle known as the Villa Diodati?

• "Frankenstein"

• "The Shining"

• "Psycho"

• "Dracula"

Which country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?

• United States

• Mexico

• Canada

• Ireland

Which famous magician died on Halloween?

• David Copperfield

• Penn Jillette

• Dynamo

• Harry Houdini

What animal is commonly associated with Halloween?

• Grey wolf

• Black cat

• Brown bear

• White rabbit

Which vegetable was traditionally carved before the pumpkin?

• Turnip

• Carrot

• Tomato

• Cabbage

What do the colors orange and black associated with Halloween represent?

• Orange for candy corn and black for bats

• Orange for autumn and black for night

• Orange for pumpkins and black for witches

• Orange for harvest and black for death