Halloween Trivia for 7th–8th Grade

Halloween originally came from what ancient festival?

• Saturnalia

• Samhain

• Beltane

• Walpurgis Night

What country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?

• United States

• Ireland

• Germany

• Mexico

What vegetable was first used to carve jack-o’-lanterns?

• Turnip

• Potato

• Beet

• Squash

Why did people wear costumes long ago on Halloween?

• To scare away evil spirits

• To win prizes

• To celebrate harvest

• To honor ancestors

What fruit is often bobbed for at Halloween parties?

• Apples

• Oranges

• Pears

• Pumpkins

What colors are most associated with Halloween?

• Red and green

• Blue and yellow

• Orange and black

• Purple and white

What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?

• Harry Houdini

• David Copperfield

• Penn Jillette

• Criss Angel

What do you call the night before Halloween in some U.S. states?

• Trick Night

• Mischief Night

• Pumpkin Eve

• Ghost Day

What date is Halloween celebrated each year?

• October 30

• October 31

• November 1

• November 2

What animal is often linked to witches and Halloween superstition?

• Owl

• Bat

• Black cat

• Raven