1. Halloween originated with which ancient festival?
A. Yule
B. Samhain
C. Beltane
D. Ostara
2. What vegetable did people carve into jack-o’-lanterns before pumpkins became popular?
A. Watermelon
B. Zucchini
C. Turnips
D. Mushrooms
3. Who is the Irish folklore character tied to the legend of the jack-o’-lantern?
A. Puca
B. Will-o’-the wisp
C. Jack Frost
D. Stingy Jack
4. What do candy corn colors look like from top to bottom?
A. White, yellow and orange
B. Yellow, white and orange
C. Orange, white and yellow
D. White, orange and yellow
5. What does a teal pumpkin on a doorstep mean?
A. It means the pumpkin forgot to hold its breath while bobbing for apples.
B. It means the homeowner is a die-hard Miami Dolphins fan who wanted to bring team spirit to the spooky season.
C. Allergy-free non-food treats are available for trick-or-treaters.
D. The pumpkin is holding its breath.
6. What are the names of the three Sanderson sisters in Hocus Pocus?
A. Mary, Tabitha and Judith
B. Hannah, Mercy and Prudence
C. Abigail, Charity and Dorothy
D. Winifred, Sarah and Mary
7. Which U.S. state on the list of spooky place names is home to the famous Halloween destination Salem?
A. Massachusetts
B. Michigan
C. Arizona
D. Wyoming
8. What is the most popular Halloween candy in the United States?
A. Snickers
B. Kit Kat
C. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
D. Hershey’s Bars
ANSWER KEY
B- Samhain: A Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter.
C- Turnips
D- Stingy Jack
D- White, orange and yellow
C- Allergy-free non-food treats are available for trick-or-treaters.
D- Winifred, Sarah and Mary
A- Massachusetts
C- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups