Spooky Halloween quiz

Where did the tradition of Halloween originate?

• Ireland

• • Greece

• • Egypt

• • Canada

What does the word “Halloween” mean?

• All Souls' Day
• Harvest Festival
• All Hallows' Eve
• Day of the Dead

What was the purpose of wearing costumes during ancient Halloween festivals?

• To participate in a community talent show.
• To celebrate the harvest season with feasting.
• To showcase the latest fashion trends of the year.
• To hide from Ghosts

Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?

• fruit
• vegetable

What animal is considered to bring bad luck on Halloween?

• White rabbit
• Spider
• Owl
• Black cat

In which Shakespeare play do the witches say ‘double, double toil and trouble’?

• Macbeth
• King Lear
• Romeo and Juliet

• Hamlet

Which famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?

• Harry Houdini
• David Copperfield
• Penn Jillette
• Dynamo

Which fictional creatures multiply when they come into contact with water?

• Unicorns
• Fairies
• Gremlins
• Trolls

What is the name of the pot witches use to brew potions?

• magic jar
• potion bottle
• spell container
• cauldron

What does the Grim Reaper carry?

• a sword
• a shield
• a scythe
• a lantern