Halloween Pop Quiz

Halloween originated in what country? 

• Ireland
• England
• Transylvania
• United States

What is a group of witches called?

• Convoy
• Commune
• Cauldron
• Coven

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What is the most popular Halloween candy sold in the U.S.?

• Reese's

• Butterfingers
• Snickers
• M&M's

What ancient culture is Halloween derived from?

• The Romans

• The Greeks

• The Celts

• The French

Answer explanation

The Celts are orginally from central Europe.

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Who designated November 1 "All Saints Day" because he did not like the attention Halloween was getting?

• The King of England

• The Holy Roman Emperor

• George Washington

• The Pope

Why did the original celebrants of Halloween think costumes were necessary?

• Because costumes are cool.

• Because costumes ward off ghosts.

• Because it is fun to trick your friends.

• Trick question. They did not wear costumes.

Before Halloween was called "Halloween", it was called something else. What was it?

• Thanksgiving

• All Saints Day

• Death Day

• All Hallows Eve

My eyes glow in the dark night. My face can be scary, happy, or bright. I need a candle or light inside for all to see. Do you know what I might be?

• haunted house

• jack-o-lantern

• pumpkin

• star

I fly through the night. I can’t see too well. I have a magic

wand, I use for my spell. I have a black cat named Midnight,

don’t you see. I wonder if you could figure out me.

• witch

• fairy

• monster

• black cat

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I like to live in a very dark place. At night is the only time I like to show my face. I like to eat fruit, fish and lots of bugs.

Most people don’t give me any hugs..

• zombie

• monster

• bat

• black cat