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WorksheetsHalloween Trivia (Trivia Club 2025)
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 36mins
What is the original Celtic festival from which Halloween is believed to have originated?
Beltane
Imbolc
Samhain
Lughnasadh
In which century did Halloween first gain widespread popularity in the United States?
17th Century
18th Century
19th Century
20th Century
What is the meaning of the word “Samhain”?
Winter’s Start
Summer’s End
Harvest Moon
Autumn’s Beginning
What was the primary purpose of wearing costumes and masks during the original Samhain festival?
To celebrate the harvest
To honor the gods
To disguise oneself from roaming spirits
To welcome the new year
What is the name of the Catholic holidays that influenced the creation of Halloween?
Christmas and Easter
All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day
Lent and Advent
Pentecost and Epiphany
In which year did the first recorded Halloween parade take place in the United States, and where was it held?
1890, New York, New York
1920, Anoka, Minnesota
1950, Salem, Massachusetts
1970, Los Angeles, California
In medieval times, what did people traditionally carve before pumpkins became the standard for jack-o’-lanterns?
Potatoes
Apples
Turnips
Squash
What is the legend of Stingy Jack, and how does it relate to the term “jack-o’-lantern”?
Stingy Jack was a miser who hoarded gold
Stingy Jack tricked the devil and was doomed to roam the earth with a lantern
Stingy Jack was a farmer who grew the first pumpkin
Stingy Jack was a ghost who haunted villages
Which U.S. city is known as the “Halloween Capital of the World”?
Anoka, Minnesota
Salem, Massachusetts
New Orleans, Louisiana
Los Angeles, California
What country was the first to celebrate Halloween as a national holiday?
Ireland
United States
Scotland
Canada
What historical figure was originally associated with the Grim Reaper, a symbol often used in Halloween imagery?
Thanatos, the Greek god of death
Hades, the Greek god of the underworld
Anubis, the Egyptian god of the dead
Odin, the Norse god of war
What does the phrase “trick-or-treat” originate from?
“Souling” – a medieval practice of going door-to-door and offering prayers in exchange for food
“Wassailing” – singing carols in exchange for gifts
“Mumming” – performing plays in exchange for donations
“Guising” – dressing in costumes for treats
What was “Mischief Night,” and how was it connected to Halloween celebrations in the early 20th century?
A night of pranks and tricks, usually occurring the day before Halloween
A night of costume parties and dances
A night of storytelling and ghost tales
A night of community bonfires and feasts
In which country did the tradition of baking “soul cakes” originate, and what was their purpose?
England, as offerings to “soulers” who sang for the dead
France, as gifts for the poor
Germany, as treats for children
Italy, as offerings to the church
During which decade did Halloween become primarily focused on children and trick-or-treating in the United States?
The 1950s
The 1920s
The 1970s
The 1980s
The custom of "bobbing for apples" at Halloween is derived from what ancient Roman festival?
The festival of Pomona, the goddess of fruit and trees
The festival of Saturnalia
The festival of Lupercalia
The festival of Bacchanalia
What is the origin of the phrase “something wicked this way comes,” often associated with Halloween?
It is a line from Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
It is a line from Dante’s Inferno.
It is a line from Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.
It is a line from Milton’s Paradise Lost.
Why are bats a traditional Halloween symbol?
Because bats were attracted to the bonfires lit during Samhain, where insects swarmed.
Because bats are nocturnal creatures.
Because bats are associated with vampires.
Because bats are considered lucky in some cultures.
In Irish folklore, what does it mean to see a ghostly white horse on Halloween?
It is an omen of death or misfortune.
It is a sign of good luck.
It is a symbol of prosperity.
It is a warning of a coming storm.
In early American history, which Christian group was known for their strong opposition to Halloween celebrations?
The Puritans
The Quakers
The Baptists
The Methodists
What is the name of the masked villain in John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978)?
Michael Myers
Jason Voorhees
Freddy Krueger
Leatherface
What is the significance of the song “Silver Shamrock” in Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)?
It is a hypnotic jingle that triggers deadly effects in children wearing Halloween masks.
It is a song that summons ghosts.
It is a tune that wards off evil spirits.
It is a melody that brings good fortune.
What year was the original Nosferatu, considered one of the first horror films, released?
1922
1931
1945
1956
What is the name of the family dog in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)?
Zero
Max
Buddy
Rex
What is the name of the spell book owned by the Sanderson sisters in Hocus Pocus (1993)?
Manual of Witchcraft and Alchemy
Dark Grimoire
Necronomicon
Elder Tome
Which horror franchise is known for its tagline, “In space, no one can hear you scream”?
Alien (1979)
Halloween (1978)
Friday the 13th (1980)
Scream (1996)
In The Shining (1980), what is the significance of room number 237?
It is the haunted room where Jack Torrance encounters a ghostly apparition.
It is the room where the Overlook Hotel was built.
It is the room where the twins were murdered.
It is the room where the final scene takes place.
Who directed Coraline (2009), a dark fantasy film often associated with Halloween themes?
Henry Selick
Tim Burton
Guillermo del Toro
Wes Anderson
What is the name of the masked film-character who antagonizes Laurie Strode?
Michael Myers
Freddy Krueger
Jason Voorhees
Leatherface
In Beetlejuice (1988), how many times must you say “Beetlejuice” for him to appear?
Three times
Two times
Four times
Five times
In The Addams Family (1991), what is the name of Wednesday Addams’ pet spider?
Homer
Fester
Lurch
Thing
In Scream (1996), what is the killer’s real identity?
Billy Loomis and Stu Macher
Sidney Prescott
Dewey Riley
Randy Meeks
What is the name of the spooky hotel in Stephen King’s The Shining?
The Overlook Hotel
The Bates Motel
The Grand Budapest Hotel
The Continental Hotel
In The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), what is the name of the scientist who creates Rocky?
Dr. Frank-N-Furter
Dr. Jekyll
Dr. Frankenstein
Dr. Moreau
Which classic horror film was known for the line, “They’re here…” spoken by a young girl?
Poltergeist (1982)
The Exorcist (1973)
The Omen (1976)
Carrie (1976)
What is the name of the Halloween song that Michael Jackson released in 1982, which features a creepy monologue by Vincent Price?
Thriller
Ghosts
Monster Mash
Somebody's Watching Me
What form does Pennywise often take in Stephen King’s It (1990/2017)?
A clown
A vampire
A werewolf
A ghost
What is the name of the cult that is associated with Michael Myers in the Halloween series?
The Cult of Thorn
The Order of the Phoenix
The Children of the Corn
The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
What are the names of the three witches in Hocus Pocus?
Winifred, Sarah, and Mary
Glenda, Elphaba, and Nessarose
Hermione, Ginny, and Luna
Winnifred, Zelda, and Hilda
In Casper (1995), what are the names of the three ghostly uncles?
Stretch, Stinkie, and Fatso
Huey, Dewey, and Louie
Larry, Curly, and Moe
Snap, Crackle, and Pop
In Buffy the Vampire Slayer, what is the name of the Halloween episode in Season 2 where everyone transforms into their costumes?
“Halloween”
“Trick or Treat”
“Costume Party”
“Fright Night”
In The Simpsons, what is the recurring series of Halloween-themed episodes called?
Treehouse of Horror
Nightmare on Evergreen Terrace
Springfield Spooktacular
Bart's Fright Fest
Who sings the song “This Is Halloween” in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The citizens of Halloween Town
Jack Skellington
Oogie Boogie
Sally
In Are You Afraid of the Dark?, what is the name of the group of kids who tell spooky stories around the campfire?
The Midnight Society
The Ghostly Gang
The Spooky Squad
The Night Owls
What is the name of the vampire character in the TV show Sesame Street?
Count von Count
Dracula
Nosferatu
Vlad the Impaler
Who played the original Gomez Addams in The Addams Family TV show (1964–1966)?
John Astin
Raul Julia
Tim Curry
Nathan Lane
What is the title of the Halloween episode of Boy Meets World in which the characters are locked in the school with a masked killer?
And Then There Was Shawn
The Haunted School
Night of the Masked Stranger
Trapped in the Halls
In The Munsters (1964-1966), what is the name of the family pet dragon?
Spot
Flame
Draco
Scorch
What ancient civilization is known to have celebrated a festival similar to Halloween called Lemuria, where they would placate restless spirits with offerings?
The Romans
The Egyptians
The Greeks
The Babylonians
What popular Halloween candy originally came in colors such as red, yellow, and black, before becoming the familiar orange, yellow, and white?
Candy Corn
Sugar Skulls
Licorice
Jelly Beans
What year did the custom of trick-or-treating, as we know it today, become widespread in the United States?
1930s
1950s
1940s
1960s
What is the name of the British folklore figure associated with the legend of “Jack-o’-lanterns”?
Banshee
Will-o’-the-Wisp
Leprechaun
Brownie
In the past, what fruit was often used in Halloween divination games to predict who someone would marry?
Oranges
Pears
Apples
Grapes
Q: In The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), what are the names of the three mischievous trick-or-treaters who work for Oogie Boogie?
Smoke, Dork, and Bezel
Lock, Shock, and Barrel
Shade, Knight, and Bones
Whisper, Shriek, and Howl
What is the name of the Mexican holiday that overlaps with Halloween and honors deceased loved ones?
Cinco de Mayo
Día de los Muertos
Las Posadas
Carnaval
Which 16th-century Pope established All Hallows’ Eve as a recognized church holiday to celebrate saints and martyrs?
Pope Gregory I
Pope Gregory IV
Pope Urban II
Pope Leo X
What is the superstition involving black cats on Halloween, and what does it signify if one crosses your path?
They bring good luck and fortune.
They are considered witches' familiars and bring bad luck.
They are a sign of wealth and prosperity.
They indicate a storm is coming.
In Halloween (1978), what brand of mask does Michael Myers wear, which is famously modified to create his iconic look?
A modified William Shatner mask
A modified Clint Eastwood mask
A modified Bruce Lee mask
A modified Elvis Presley mask
In The Exorcist (1973), what is the name of the demon that possesses young Regan MacNeil?
Beelzebub
Pazuzu
Azazel
Baphomet
In Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), what nursery rhyme do the children sing to warn others about Freddy Krueger?
Three, four, better lock your door...
One, two, Freddy’s coming for you...
Five, six, grab your crucifix...
Seven, eight, stay up late...
What was the first horror film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture?
The Shining (1980)
Psycho (1960)
The Exorcist (1973)
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
What is the full name of the doll possessed by a serial killer in Child’s Play (1988)?
Tommy Lee Ray
Charles Lee Ray
Billy Lee Ray
Johnny Lee Ray
In Hocus Pocus (1993), what item is said to protect the holder from witches and can be used to trap them?
A silver cross
A circle of salt
A wooden stake
A garlic necklace
What is the name of the masked killer in the 1997 horror film I Know What You Did Last Summer?
Ben Willis
Jason Voorhees
Michael Myers
Freddy Krueger
What is the title of the Twilight Zone episode where a boy controls an entire town with his supernatural powers?
"It's a Good Life"
"Nightmare at 20,000 Feet"
"The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"
"Time Enough at Last"
What television network has run an annual “31 Nights of Halloween” programming event since 1998?
Freeform
NBC
CBS
FOX
In The Craft (1996), what phrase do the four main characters chant when they complete their magic circle?
"Hail to the Guardians of the Watchtowers of the East, South, West, and North"
"By the power of three times three"
"Double, double toil and trouble"
"Circle of light, protect us tonight"
What heavy metal band released the album Halloween in 1987, a rock opera based loosely on the holiday’s themes?
Helloween
Metallica
Iron Maiden
Black Sabbath
Who is the original artist of the song “Somebody’s Watching Me,” a 1984 hit often associated with Halloween?
Rockwell
Michael Jackson
Prince
David Bowie
What is the name of the antagonist in The Phantom of the Opera, a story often adapted for Halloween theater productions?
Erik
Raoul
Christine
Jeff
Who composed the original Halloween (1978) theme, which has become synonymous with the holiday’s eerie atmosphere?
John Williams
Hans Zimmer
John Carpenter
Danny Elfman
Which character in the Harry Potter series dies on Halloween night, making the date significant throughout the series?
Albus Dumbledore
Sirius Black
Lily Potter
Severus Snape
