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Halloween Trivia 2020

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which group of immigrants to the US began the tradition of dressing up on Halloween?

a)

The French

b)

The English Puritans

c)

The Spanish

d)

The Irish

2.

Why are black cats associated with Halloween?

a)

Black cats were associated with divine, magical power by the ancient Egyptians

b)

The Puritans associated them with witchcraft

c)

Ancient Mesopotamians believed that black cats were guardians of the underworld

d)

All of the above

3.

Which of these is NOT a real autumn tradition in other parts of the world?

a)

The Day of the Dead (Mexico)

b)

Festival of Hungry Ghosts - (Hong Kong)

c)

Festival of the Yams (Africa)

d)

Festival of Spirits (Thailand)

4.

Before pumpkins, what was used to make jack o'lanterns?

a)

Canteloupes

b)

Honeydew Melon

c)

Sweet Potatoes

d)

Turnips

5.

About how many calories are in the typical stash of a trick-or-treater?

a)

2,000

b)

5,000

c)

8,000

d)

11,000

6.

According to European traditions, what will you see if you stare in a mirror on Halloween?

a)

The ghost of a passed relative

b)

Your future self

c)

Your future spouse

d)

The ghost of your home's previous owner

7.

What part of the world do pumpkins originate from?

a)

The British Isles

b)

Central America

c)

Western Africa

d)

Eastern Europe

8.

What part of the world are vampire bats from?

a)

South America

b)

Africa's Southern Cone

c)

Central Europe

d)

Central Asia

9.

How much will the average American family spend buying Halloween candy to give out in a given year?

a)

$10

b)

$13

c)

$20

d)

$23

10.

How much, in total, will Americans spend on pet costumes in a given year?

a)

$50 million

b)

$100 million

c)

$300 million

d)

$500 million

11.

According to tradition, what does seeing a spider on Halloween represent?

a)

A loved one is watching over you

b)

You have been cursed by a witch

c)

A spirit is haunting your home

d)

Good luck

12.

What is the most popular candy in the US on Halloween?

a)

Reese's peanut butter cups

b)

Twix

c)

Skittles

d)

M&Ms

13.

Which of the following is NOT a real, natural color for a pumpkin?

a)

Blue

b)

White

c)

Red

d)

Green

14.

What percentage of parents admit to sneaking goodies from their kids’ Halloween trick-or-treat bags?

a)

15%

b)

30%

c)

50%

d)

90%

15.

What is the correct color scheme of a piece of candy corn from the BASE to the TOP?

a)

Orange, Yellow, White

b)

Yellow, Orange, White

c)

White, Yellow, Orange

d)

White, Orange, Yellow

16.

Transylvania is a region in which modern-day country?

a)

Poland

b)

Czech Republic

c)

Romania

d)

Germany

17.

What is the most popular GIRLS costume in the US?

a)

Princess

b)

Cat

c)

Nurse/Doctor

d)

Witch

18.

What is the most popular WOMENS costume in the US?

a)

A superhero

b)

Princess/Queen

c)

Vampire

d)

Witch