Halloween Trivia Quiz

1. What does the Old English word "hallow" mean?

• A. Sin

• B. Saint

• C. Spirit

• D. Spook

2. How large was the biggest pumpkin ever grown?

• A. 895 lbs.

• B. 1,004 lbs.

• C. 1,140 lbs.

• D. 1,192 lbs.

3. Which of the following quotes is not from the movie "Halloween"?

• A. "He came home."

• B. "See anything you like?"

• C. "There is nothing funny about Halloween."

• D. "Was it the Boogey Man?"

4. What is the common name for the mushroom species Clitocybe illudens?

• A. Jack-in-the-box

• B. Jack-O-Lantern

• C. Scarecrow

• D. Will-o-the-wisp

5. When is All Saints' Day observed?

• A. Oct. 30

• B. Oct. 31

• C. Nov. 1

• D. Nov. 2

6. Where did Halloween originate?

• A. America

• B. England

• C. Scotland

• D. Ireland

7. How many Freddy Krueger movies have there been?

• A. 6

• B. 7

• C. 8

• D. 9

8. Fill in the blank: The origin of American Halloween comes from the Druid holiday _________.

• A. Feile Moingfinne

• B. Fiann Soula

• C. Nos Galen-gaeof

• D. Samhein

9. Which of the following celebrities does not have a Halloween birthday?

• A. Vanilla Ice

• B. Dan Rather

• C. Adam Horovitz

• D. Kevin Bacon

10. Which of the following is the fear of Friday the 13th?

• A. Paraskavedekatriaphobia

• B. Samhainophobia

• C. Triskaidekaphobia

• D. Wiccaphobia

11. How much do Americans spend on Halloween annually?

• A. $2 billion

• B. $3.7 billion

• C. $5.2 billion

• D. $6.9 billion

12. What is the name for the Latin American holiday celebrated from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2?

• A. El Dia de los Muertos

• B. Guy Falkes Day

• C. La Noche de los Espiritos

• D. La Semana de Pimientos

13. Fill in the blank: Vampires are compulsive ____________?

• A. Gamblers

• B. Drinkers

• C. Counters

• D. Shoppers

14. Out of what were Jack-O-Lanterns originally made?

• A. Rocks

• B. Tomatoes

• C. Turnips

• D. Wood

15. What is the title of "Halloween 3"?

• A. "The Nightmare Isn't Over"

• B. "The Return of Michael Myers"

• C. "The Revenge of Michael Myers"

• D. "Season of the Witch"