Quest for Halloween Questions

[Katealyst]

Halloween Question Contest

We are once again in search of questions for Grandpa Smart for the in game quizzes! But this time, we need you guys to come up with some spooky Halloween themed questions in celebration of Halloween. The format will be the same as our previous quiz question contest. Each person who submits a question will receive an unknown Halloween themed prize, it will be worth it! This contest ends September 21st. Prizes will be sent out within the first 30 days of Open Beta. Questions should be Halloween oriented and in the format of one sentence containing 18 words or less. Please supply the correct answer to your questions as well as a couple wrong answers.

Ex: What day is Halloween on?
A: October 29
B: October 31 ****
C: November 1
D: October 13

Note: **** denotes the right answer.

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[SusanRez]

Oh darn Katealyst you stole my question!

SusanRez

[AutumnalDusk]

Post here, for the world to see, or PM/Email?

[arcticfreeze]

What do children say on Halloween when they come to your door?
A.Merry Christmas
B.Give me candy
C.Trick-or-Treat****
D.Happy Easter

[jimmycap]

Which of the following does NOT have to do with halloween

A. Pumpkins
B. Skeletons
C. Four Leaf Clovers****
D. Trick or Treating

[AutumnalDusk]

The "Jack O' Lantern" was originally a carved:
1) Melon
2) Turnip ***(correct)
3) Goat's head
4) Rock

[En Ma]

What's the original meaning of halloween?
* day of the dead
* christmast
* easter
* new year's day <--- (from the celtic Samhain: Sam summer and Fuin end)

edit: another one

Which spirits originally roamed during halloween?
* demons
* skeletons
* jack'o'lanterns
* fairies <--- (the small folk, elves, call em what you want, they were quite nasty in celtic floklore)

edit: still another

Halloween was first "adopted" as:
* celebration for the dead
* lunar festival
* carnival
* harvest festival <--- (by the Romans, it was merged with the harvest festival of goddess Pomona)

edit: another one, for horror film lovers

How do you disable a chinese zombie?
* you cut their head off
* you thow salt at them
* you hit them with wood
* you put a spell paper on them <--- (that's actually pop culture stuff ala "romero zombie" if I'm not mistaken. "original" voodoo zombies you killed with salt. romero's one taking their head off)

edit: another one on witches

What do witches fly on in Russia?
* broom
* ladle
* tub
* mortar <--- (a cauldron in some versions of baba yaga's story, but the mortar is more common, the pestle is used to steer the thing)

[Oracle]

Which is not a Halloween tradition?

a. pumpkins
b. scarecrows *****
c. costume contests
d. horror movies

Who is the Villain in the movie HALLOWEEN?

a. Jason
b. Freddy Krueger
c Michael Myers ****
d. The Headless Horseman

P.S En MA ur tooo smart!!! Hard questions lol

[Katealyst]

Post here for the world to see. If you have more than one that is AWESOME. We need as many as we can get!

[AutumnalDusk]

An "Ignis Fatuus" is :

1) the will-o'-the-wisp <---correct
2) A British Candy Bar
3) A Witch's Hex
4) Deep Fried Iguana

[mikatheduckie]

Q. Halloween started as a..
A. Religious date
B. Pagan Holiday*****
C. Holiday to acknowledge witches
D. Day to give out candy

Q. Which of these is a traditional halloween treat?
A. Strawberry tart
B. Crackers
C. Pumpkin Pie******
D. Chocolate egg

Q. By which activity is halloween remembered for?
A. Egg hunt
B. Trick or Treat*******
C. Cooking competition
D. Hide and seek


Q. What was the traditional halloween's original name?
A. All Hallows Eve****
B. Hollow Win
C. Day of the witches
D. Trick or Treat

[AutumnalDusk]

A ______ cat is associated with witches:

1)White
2)Sleeping
3)Black <--correct
4)Tiger Stripe

What was the first "penny candy"

1)Snickers
2)Edible coins
3)Tootsie Rolls <---correct
4)Swedish Fish

Where were the Salem Witch Trials held?

1)Massachusetts, USA <---correct
2)Munich, Germany
3)Canterbury, England
4)Glasgow, Scotland

Bran Stoker's Dracula was based on:

1)Abraham Lincoln
2)Vlad Tepes <---correct
3)Attilla the Hun
4)King Xerxes

A Revenant is

1) A Holy Preacher
2) An animated corpse <---correct
3) A type of painting style
4) A melee class in Zentia

The "Universal Donor" blood type is

1)Type A Positive
2)Type ABC Neutral
3)Type AB Negative
4)Type O Negative <---correct

In folklore, witches rode:

1)Sika Deer
2)Brooms <--correct
3)Motorcycles
4)Horse-Drawn Carriages

What is October 30th known as in Detroit and the movie "The Crow"?

1)Blackbird Night
2)Devil's Night <---correct
3)Pre-Halloween
4)GothFest

In "Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus", "Frankenstein" is

1)The Monster's name
2)The Village's name
3)The Doctor's name <---correct
4)Mary Shelley's maiden name

Masks and costumes were originally worn:

1)So their neighbors didn't know
2)To fool wandering demons <-- correct
3)To win a prize
4)To ridicule authority

What might you NOT find in a Halloween Barmbrack?

1)coin
2)cloth
3)pea
4)ring
5)key <---correct

If you hear an owl's hoot on Halloween, you're supposed to:

1)Take 9 steps backwards
2)Turn your pockets inside-out <---correct
3)Light a candle
4)Say your name backwards

[FeralGirl]

At a Halloween party, you might play a game such as:

A. Bobbing for Apples ****
B. Pin the Tail on the Donkey
C. Red Rover
D. Quack Diddly Oso

[Glimmer]

What does a spider represent if seen on all hallow's eve?
1. Something to stomp
2. Halloween decoration
3. A spirit of a loved one watching over you.******
4. None of the above.


1. What rock star worked as a gravedigger before starting his musical career?
A. Roy Orbison
B. Billy Joel
C. Mick Jaggar
D. Rod Stewart******


3. Which phobia is the fear of Halloween?
A. Caspariophobia
B. Samhainophobia*****
C. Demonophobia
D. Boophobia

Q: What three colors make up candy corn?
1. Red, White & Blue
2. White, Yellow & Orange*****
3. Purple, Orange & Green
4. Green, Yellow & White.

[demondeath]

the wicca sabbat related to halloween is called
yule or samhain or lammas or beltane answer is samhain

[yugifix]

What was the Roman festival that celebrated the passing of the dead?

a) Feralia *******
b)Halloween
c)All Saint's Day
d)Pagon Sensis




What mammal would you see that only comes out at night?

a)dog
b)mouse
c)bat *****
d) moth


What is the origin of modern day "Halloween"?

a) Roman festival
b)the Christian Church
c) celts known as Samhain
d) all of the above ********

[demondeath]

True or False: trick-or-treating developed during the 1930s as a means to control young people's Halloween night pranks.

True
False
answer true

[demondeath]

A device generally used to 'contact the spirits' is the

telephone
Ouija
lightening rod
crystal ball



answer ouija

[demondeath]

When did people started to have halloween parties?

1600s
1700s
1800s
1900s



answer 1800s

[FeralGirl]

Halloween colors are:

A. Red and Black
B. Orange and Black ****
C. Orange and Blue
D. Black and Blue

[FeralGirl]

What 3 colors make up Halloween candy corn?

A. Red, White and Blue
B. White, Yellow and Green
C. Orange, Yellow, and White ***
D. Black, Purple, and Red

[qweazdak]

The first Halloween (celebrated as All Hallows Eve) was celebrated in what year?

2001
1860
1492
834 ***

[qweazdak]

The world record for the largest pumpkin (in pounds) is?

1689 pounds
1725 pounds ***
2058 pounds
1836 pounds

[arapanasati]

The traditional Halloween colours consist of orange and black, what does the orange symbolize?

Pumpkins
Sunset
Fire
Fall Harvest

Teehee I win Rena.

[Miss_Rena]

The Halloween colors orange and black are associated with which of the following?

-Pumpkins and Chocolate
-Morning and Night
-Fall Harvest and Darkness******
-Life and Death

(amgz ninja posted while i was writing it out HAHA)

Which of the following was an alternative name for Halloween?
Apple Week ****
CandyFest
Night of Costumes
31st Night of Fright

[TheGameKitten]

Is there a halloween eve's name?

Yes---
No

Icahbod Crane was a famous halloween character that rode a horse, what was special about Icahbod Crane?
a)He was headless and used a pumpkin for a head----
b)He rode a cow
c)He was a trick or treat chaperone
d)all above

Icahbod Crane was a character in what movie?
a) A Nightmare before Christmas
b) The Crow
c) Friday the 13th
D) The legend of Sleepy Hollow----

I had more but they are based on religion and dates of origin that may offend some people. The questions above are safer.

[lanwe]

A male witch is usually called a _______

A)Clown
B)Warlock****
C)Mummy
D)Monster


**Male witches are actually just supposed to be a Witch btw calling them a warlock is a bad thing***

[impacman007]

In the movie Nightmare Before Christmas who is the main character?

a: Sandy Claws
b: Jack the Ripper
c: The Headless Horseman
d: Jack Skelington


Why is a screen on a window supposed to keep witches out?

a: The witch has to count all the holes.
b: If they try to go through it will shred them to pieces.
c: They have a fear of being caught.
d: They get a real bad headache.

What can you use to repel a vampire?

a: A rock, paper, and scissors.
b: A silver bullet, the full moon, and baby diapers.
c: In-laws, mac and cheese, and big foot.
d: A cross, garlic, sunlight.

[Taekon]

What do witches often use to make potions in?
A. Cauldrons ***
B. Mixers
C. Boxes.
D. They use Life Skills.

What are the magical creatures that often act as witches' partners?
A. Witches' Partners.
B. Familiars ***
C. White Witches.
D. Healers.

What other meaning does the word "witch" may have?
A. A good candy.
B. A soldier.
C. A bad animal.
D. A wise person. ***

[Garlic]

Who believed that souls of the dead visited the earth every October 31st?

a. The Celts ****
b. The Gypies
c. The Russians
d. None of the above.

Of all canned fruits and vegetables, pumpkin is the best source of _______.

a. Vitamin E ****
b. Vitamin A
c. Vitamin C
d. Candy

_____ of the pumpkin is made up of water.

a. 50%
b. 70%
c. 90% ****
d. 1%

[b4dguy]

Which phobia is the fear of Halloween?
A. Caspariophobia
B. Samhainophobia*****
C. Demonophobia
D. Boophobia

[ninjus]

According to folklore, to meet a witch on halloween you must..

A. Visit the nearest cemetery
B. Boil a black cat's fur
C. Put your clothes inside out and walk backwards ****
D. Slap your neighbor


It was once believed that witches used this to protected themselves from negative forces.

A. Boiling water in a cauldron
B. An ogre's eye
C. Pointy hats
D. Black cats ****

[Sunar]

In ______, more than 30,000 werewolf cases were tried between 1520 and 1630.

A) England
B) Russia
C) France ****
D) Canada

A popular Halloween drink in 18th century Ireland was "lambs-wool," which consisted of roasted, crushed ______ mixed into milk.

A) Berries
B) Apples ****
C) Nuts
D) Pumpkins

[glitters]

In what kind of building would you find ghosts, cobwebs and paintings with eyes that follow you around?

haunted houses *****
hotels
hospitals
hairdresser shops

Who is the main character in Washington Irving's Halloween story "Legend of Sleepy Hollow"?

Ichabod Crane *****
Inga Bergman
Irving Berlin
Itchy Scratchalus

What do you carve a pumpkin into at Halloween time?

Jack O'Lantern *****
Jack O'Leary
Jack and Jill
Jack Pumpkin

Disney's "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad" tells the stories from two classic novels, "Wind in the Willows" and what other book?

Leaves of Grass
Lessons on a Pumpkin
Leave it to Ichabod
Legend of Sleepy Hollow *****

What Tim Burton movie blends two holidays, Halloween and Christmas?

Night of the Living Dead
Nightmare Before Christmas *****
Night Terrors
Night Time Santa

[Twilla]

Sixty years ago children began collecting for what charity as part of their Halloween Trick or Treating?

Red Cross
United Fund
UNICEF <-----
March of Dimes

[sardornyx]

Which of the following is not a traditional food of halloween?

1)Caramel Apples
2)Caramel Corn
3)Candy Apples
4)Chocolate Rice Crackers ***

[GreenTea]

A pumpkin is from the _______ food family?

A) vegetable
B) citrus
C) gourd ****
D) legume

[GreenTea]

The origin of pumpkin pie included removing pumpkin tops and seeds, and filling the pumpkin with what?

A) milk
B) spices
C) honey
D) all of the above ****

[Hopevalore]

In the story, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", What was the Horseman known to ride around looking for..

A. A saddle
B. Feed for his horse
C. A head*****
D. His lost wife

[GreenTea]

Pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles and curing what?

A) Cancer
B) Warts
C) Gluttony
D) Snake Bites ****

[FeralGirl]

What was typically used as a lantern before we started carving pumpkins?

A. Turnips ****
B. Tree Trunks
C. Apples
D. Bell Peppers

[Pingles]

The rhyme for Trick or Treaters goes as follows:

Trick or Treat,
Smell my feet,

A) listen to my awesome beat
B) I am from just up the street
C) give me something good to eat. *******
D) can you believe this autumn heat

[siredwin]

What is a good Halloween decoration?

A: Rabbits

B: Birds

C: Turtles

D: Spiders ****




sidenote>< its hard to come up with something with so many good Q&A ^^

[Pingles]

Sidney Huangs favorite Halloween treat is:

A: flowers
B: a shovel
C: adventurers*******
D: feathers


When Charlie Brown went trick or treating he always got:

A: chocolate
B: a rock *******
C: gummy bears
D: gum

[Solarein]

What was the FIRST "Treat" when the concept of trick or treat was started during halloween.
A) Candy Corn
B) Snickers
C) Candy Apples****
D) Cookies

[gorush]

What colors dont pumpkins come in?

1) White
2) Black ******
3) Orange
4) Green

[DavyBigFly]

How many times we had Halloween holiday in one year?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 10
D) 20

[Mienja]

When were Carved Pumpkins first associated with Halloween
1500
1600
1800****
1200

[GreenTea]

More than _______ of pet owners dress their pets for Halloween.

A) 15%
B) 25%
C) 70%
D) 10% ****

[GreenTea]

More than 9 billion pieces of candy corn will be produced this year. Enough to circle moon _______ times?

A) 10
B) 7
C) 25
D) 4 ****

[GreenTea]

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

A) 10%
B) 70%
C) 100%
D) 90% ****

[Apple]

What is the name of the famous "friendly ghost"?

A. Casper***
B. Gumby
C. Spooky
D. Roast

[xmuzzyx]

Which character is the most related to Halloween?
A. Darth Vader
B. Santa Claus
C. The Headless Horsemen***
D. The Werewolf

[xmuzzyx]

Where did Halloween originate?

A. The Roman Druids***
B. Mexico
C. America
D. Transylvania

[GreenTea]

Perhaps the most recognizable animated Halloween show ever, "It's the _______ _______, Charlie Brown". The missing words are:

A) Great Gatsby
B) Grand Adventure
C) Great Pumpkin ****
D) Grand Plan

[xdskybabydx]

What is the average weight of a pumpkin?

1. 24-33 pounds
2. 9-18 pounds *****
3. 100-109 lbs
4. 2-11 pounds

Which is the only continent unable to produce pumpkins?

1. Asia
2. Europe
3. North America
4. Antarctica ****

[Zappo]

What famous magician died on holloween?

1. kriss Angel

2. David Copperfield

3.Harry Houdini ****

4.Harry Kellar

[Zappo]

What color are halloween cats that are bad luck in England?

1. Black

2. White ****

3. Grey

4. Calico

[Sawlady]

What is the purpose of a witch's familiar?
A. Hey, everybody has to have a friend, even Broomhilda.
B. The stooge she sends out to lure innocent victims to her lair.
C. An animal, such as a black cat, that amplifies her power. *****
D. Every witch is required to have a black cat, according to coven code, so it has become tradition to see the "familiar" black cat at a witch's side.

The Celtics would carry a lantern when they walked on the eve of October 31st. These first "jack-o-lanterns" were carved with faces to scare evil spirits away. What vegetable was originally used to make a "jack-o-lantern?"
A. Turnip *****
B. Potato
C. Pumpkin
D. Watermelon

Which tradition was NOT a precursor to Halloween?
A. The Celtic tradition of giving thanks at the close of the harvest season?
B. The European tradition of lighting candles and masquerading in costume to scare evil spirits away.
C. The celebration of the birth of Marilyn Manson.*****
D. The Irish custom where wealthy landowners would give food to the poor in hopes that the ghosts would look favorably on them and spare them from mischief.

[trunghaivn]

What is NOT the symbol of Halloween
1-Jack-O-Lanterns
2-Bats
3-Fairy****
4-Witch

[eleazarbanzuelo]

Which of these birds dont apply in halloween season?
A. Bats
B. Doves***
C. Owls
D. Crows

[Xslaught]

Which country did Jack o’ Lanterns originate from?
A. China
B. United States of America
C. Iceland
D. Ireland**

[xRing]

What food is not related to halloween?

Candy Corn
Candy Apples
Caramel Corn
Cotton Candy

[tonyarcade]

Another name for Halloween is:
1Samhain
2All Hallows Eve
3The Feast of the Dead
4all of the above *********

[CaptainToast]

Which of the following monsters is not traditionally associated with Halloween?

Yeti ****
Skeleton
Ghost
Witch

[dotoan91]

A. The chicken
B. The pumpkin face
C. The monster
D. The gozilla

[Yelo]

What animal is the witches loyal partner ?

1) Crow
2) Cockroach
3) Spider
4) Black Cat ****

[Darkogin]

How many types of crabs are there on Sunset Beach?

2
3
4
5

[coolidge]

"Trick or treat?" In which country did this practice originate?
A.India
B.USA
C.China
D.United Kingdom ****

[Nereid]

Halloween had its beginnings in an ancient, pre-Christian Celtic festival of the dead:
a. True***
b. False


Who believed that souls of the dead visited the earth every October 31st?
a. The Celts***
b. The Mexicans
c. The Gypies
d. none of the above

A device generally used to 'contact the spirits' is the
a. telephone
b. Ouija***
c. lightening rod
d. crystal ball

The Wicca Sabbat related to Halloween is called:
a. Yule
b. Samhain***
c. Lammas
d. Beltane

[Lure]

True or false:

Candy corn's main ingredient is corn

Answer: False

[Temptasian]

What does Halloween mean?

a. free candy
b. supernatural
c. holy evening ****
d. horror

Most of the good ones are already posted lol.

[Epicrise]

What people spread the tradition of the dead return that night and needs to be guided by candles and bonfires?
French
Irish <------ CORRECT ^^
Baits
Icelanders

[troyhammer]

Where does the name "Halloween" come from?

A) China
B) Japan
C) Korea
D) Scotland ****

[CharlyGood]

What does people usually place inside pumpkins in hallowen?

1-Smashing Pumpkins album
2-bugs
3-a letter
4-a candle******

[Ricky0712]

What Do We Do On Halloween?
A.Eats Turkey
B.Trick-Or-Treat****
C.Buying Gift
D.Painting Eggs

[Aelin]

What Michael Jackson song features the voice of Vincent Price?
A) Man in the mirror
B) Billy Jean
C) Thriller *********
D) Beat It

What was the original purpose of wearing costumes and masks?
A) to get candy
B) to ward off harmful spirits*****
C) to fool your friends
D) to pretend you're someone else

What's another name for Halloween?
A)fright night
B) candy crusade
C)moonlight masquerade
D) all-hallows-eve********

You can trick or treat for which charity in North America?
A)UNICEF*********
B)Childrens Miracle Network
C)Humane Society
D)Make A Wish Foundation

I don't know if anyone else has posted these so I figured I would

[ch21937]

which country‘s Halloween is on Novenber 1st.
a France ----- CORRECT
b America
c Holland
d Canada

[Aelin]

Who's waiting for the Great Pumpkin in ' It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown' ?
A) Lucy
B) Charlie Brown
C) Linus*****
D) Pig Pen

Why was the family being haunted in Poltergeist?
A) the house was built on a graveyard
B) they wanted carol Ann
C)none of the above
D) both A and B********

A few more

[crazymind25]

From wich country does halloween originally come from

1)america
2)canada
3)ireland(correct answer)
4)england

Who were the people that first started "halloween"

1)romans
2)indians
3)Keltics(correct answer)
4)tele tubbies

Wich are the 5 symbolic colors of halloween

1)yellow,blue,lightblue,grey,white
2)lila,pink,dark blue,darkbrown,sparkling yellow
3)black,orange,purple,green,red

in what animal do vampires chance

1)chicken
2)tiger
3)bat
4)rat

Witches fly on....

1)magic sticks
2)airplanes
3)birds
4)nothing,they walk

What rock star worked as a gravedigger before starting his musical career?
A. Roy Orbison
B. Billy Joel
C. Mick Jaggar
D. Rod Stewart(c)

Which phobia is the fear of Halloween?
A. Caspariophobia
B. Samhainophobia(c)
C. Demonophobia
D. Boophobia

Can you pick out Halloween's former name?
A. All Hallow's Eve(c)
B. All Hallow's Day
C. All Hallowmass
D. All Soul's Day

last 3 i stole lol

[helacious]

Halloween falls in what season?

Spring
Summer
Fall (Correct)
Winter

[usedsoul]

What tool do you use to kill Dracula?
A: Stake ****
B: Candle
C: Sword
D: Gun

What is the only thing that hurts a werewolf?
A: Stake
B: Garlic
C: Silver Bullet ****
D: Book

What haunts a haunted house?
A: Ghost *****
B: Zombie
C: Witch
D: Werewolf

[tomriddle]

Which location is the land of origins for vampires?
1>Tasmania
2>Transylmania
3>Transylvania
4>Romania ****

[Hercz]

Which month of the lunar year is Chinese Halloween?

1>August
2>March
3>July ****
4>May

[sinryu9020]

Where did the idea known Trick - or Treat for UNICEF come?

1/ Mary Emma (the wife of Presbyterian minister Clyde Allison) ****
2/ Monalisa (woman in Davinci's painting )
3/ UNICEF Executive Director Henry Labouisse (1965-1979)
4/ UNICEF Executive Director, Maurice Pate (1947 – 1965),

[Chym]

A male witch is known as a:

1/ Warlock
2/ Witch ****
3/ Halloweenie
4/ There's no such thing

[Layfon]

A male witch is known as a:

1/ Warlock
2/ Witch ****
3/ Halloweenie
4/ There's no such thing
aint a male "witch" a wizard? :P

[xuphor]

Q1 - What is said about gazing into a candle on Halloween?
A - It keeps darkness away
B - It lets you see the future <---Correct answer
C - Demons will possess you
D - Lucifer will stay away

Q2 - What country considered white cats to be bad luck, instead of black?
A - England <---Correct answer
B - Turkey
C - Canada
D - Germany

Q3 - Which famous magician died on Halloween?
A - David Copperfield
B - Roy of "Siegfried and Roy"
C - Harry Houdini <---Correct answer
D - David Blaine

Q4 - What is a bat flying around your house three times considered?
A - Nothing significant, coincidence
B - Demons will come tonight
C - You are protected from Lucifer
D - A bad omen <---Correct answer

Q5 - In Ireland, why did some cooks bury a ring in mashed potatoes they served on Halloween?
A - To curse the one who ate the potatoes
B - A trick in hopes to choke the eater
C - In hopes it would bring them true love <---Correct answer
D - It was a tradition to indicate you wanted a divorce

Thanks for this :) I hope you use some of mine, they're kinda hard and not very well know.

[desseara]

What happens if you don't give out candy on Halloween

Nothing
People will like you
You will get a trick ****
Dentists will thank you

[Chym]

aint a male "witch" a wizard? :P

as i know, they simply call a male witch a witch

[Roki]

Some people believed that if you ring a bell on Halloween it would ________.
A.It would give you Fortune
B.It would scare evil spirits away ****
C.It would give you a glimpse of the future
D.It will bring you wealth

Woo Dark Revenant related Halloween question :D

[nevana]

which actress took the main role in the film halloween


a. sandra bullock

b. jamie lee curtis ****

c. julia roberts

d. demi moore

[Evil_Eye]

Hiya! These r sum uncoommon questions. :):):):):):rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::D:D:D:o:o :cool::cool:






2. Which tradition was NOT a precursor to Halloween?
A. The Celtic tradition of giving thanks at the close of the harvest season?
B. The European tradition of lighting candles and masquerading in costume to scare evil spirits away.
C. The celebration of the birth of Marilyn Manson.
D. The Irish custom where wealthy landowners would give food to the poor in hopes that the ghosts would look favorably on them and spare them from mischief.

2. Which tradition was NOT a precursor to Halloween?
C. The celebration of the birth of Marilyn Manson.

Tee hee, like it? also maybe



Which phobia is the fear of Halloween?
A. Caspariophobia
B. Samhainophobia
C. Demonophobia
D. Boophobia

3. Which phobia is the fear of Halloween?
B. Samhainophobia:):):):):):)

[MewmewGirl]

Which of the following is NOT considered bad luck?
A: A Black Cat crossing your path.
B: Walking under a ladder.
C: Stepping on a penny. ****
D: Breathing while passing a Cemetery.






What are you most likely to receive on Halloween?
A: Wrapped Presents.
B: Candy. ****
C: Painted Eggs.
D: Rocks.






Which number is NOT considered unlucky in China?
A: 6.
B: 4.
C: 13. ****
D: 7.







What mythical creatures gain everlasting life by feasting on human blood?
A: Werewolves.
B: Zombies.
C: Mummies.
D: Vampires. ****






Which undead beast would you be most likely to encounter in Egypt?
A: Mummy. ****
B: Ghost.
C: Ghoul.
D: Skeleton.






Which of the following is an undead corpse?
A: Spectre.
B: Jiang Shi. ****
C: Wraith.
D: Ghost.






In the "The Evil Dead" series - what did Ash normally battle the undead with?
A: A sword.
B: A machete and a hammer.
C: Holy Water and a Holy Symbol.
D: A chainsaw and a shotgun. ****






What is the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis?
A: The entry to Hell.
B: A Necromancer's Staff.
C: The Book of the Dead. ****
D: A secret Pagan Ritual.

[BlackHeart]

Try some of these!!

Bobbing for apples was thought to have originated with which harvest festival?
A. Celtic
B. English
C. Roman****

The Roman Harvest Festival honored which Goddess?
A. Pamona, the goddess of fruit trees.****
B. Diana, goddess of the moon.
C. Ceres, the earth goddess.

If you see a spider on Halloween, it is...
A. A sign of death.
B. An evil omen.
C. The spirit of a loved on watching over you.****

According to superstition, if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween, what will you see?
A. Your Death
B. Freddy Kruger
C. Your future spouse****

How many "witches" were burned at the stake in the Salem Witch Trials?
A. 13
B. 3
C. None****

Aunibrow, tattoos, and a long middle finger are all signs of what Halloween creature?
A. Vampire
B. Werewolf****
C. Troll

What phobia do you suffer from if you have an intense fear of Halloween?
A. Samhainophobia****
B. Wiccanophobia
C. Halloweenophopia

[EvilEye23]

4Where does the name "Halloween" come from?
A. In Scotland, the Celtic Feast of the Sun, which marked the end of summer was known as "Hallowe'en." **** (Answer)
B. In Ireland, the Celtic Feast of the Sun, which marked the end of summer was known as "Hollow Eve."
C. The Druids held a ritual on that night honoring the leader of their sect. His name was Hal Ween.
D. The Roman ceremony of burying a hollow casket to trap evil spirits beneath the ground.

4. Where does the name "Halloween" come from?
A. In Scotland, the Celtic Feast of the Sun, which marked the end of summer was known as "Hallowe'en."


I dont think this is common....but 1 or 2 or 3 more anyway!





5. What is the purpose of a witch's familiar?
A. Hey, everybody has to have a friend, even Broomhilda.
B. The stooge she sends out to lure innocent victims to her lair.
C. An animal, such as a black cat, that amplifies her power.**** (This the answer)
D. Every witch is required to have a black cat, according to coven code, so it has become tradition to see the "familiar" black cat at a witch's side.
5. What is the purpose of a witch's familiar?
C. An animal, such as a black cat, that amplifies her power.



6. Lycanthropy is a term derived from Greek. What does it mean?
A. A psychiatric state in which the patient believes he or she is a wolf.****(A IS ANSWER 4 THIS QUESTION)
B. A person with a deadly fear of wearing Lycra (which is used in the making of some Halloween costumes).
C. A devotee of Lycos, the ancient Roman god whose feast was originally held on Halloween.
D. An inductee of the cult of Zeus which held a yearly gathering on Mt. Lycaeus.

6. Lycanthropy is a term derived from Greek. What does it mean?
A. A psychiatric state in which the patient believes he or she is a wolf.


7. How did the "jack-o-lantern" get that name?
A. An old man named Jack who was too mean even to get into hell. The Devil gave him a piece of burning coal and sent him away. Jack used a turnip to hold the burning coal and serve as a lantern. *****(A is the answer)
B. The Devil's favorite dish is pumpkin pie and a clever man named Jack carved all the pumpkins in town into lanterns to drive the Devil away with a blaze of bright light and of course deprive him of his treat.
C. In ancient times, when children went trick-or-treating, they were guided by a man who carried a lantern. The guide was called a "Jack."
D. The man who first cultivated the potato and carved it into a lantern was named Jack.

7. How did the "jack-o-lantern" get that name?
A. A mean old man named Jack who was too mean even to get into hell. The Devil gave him a piece of burning coal and sent him away. Jack used a turnip to hold the burning coal and serve as a lantern.





A lot i guess, but still! Have fun answering em!

[dagnarus]

Who first introduced Trick or Treating to the culture?

A: The Irish ***
B: The Americans
C: The French
D: The English

What does the Irish Trick or Treating for when the tradition was first done?
A: Candy
B: Food ***
C: Money
D: Turnips

[Eatyoualive]

How does Chinese zombie move?
A/Walk
B/Fly
C/Craw
D/Hop****

Answer: D/hop

[piinkme]

How Do You Kill A Vampire?

A: garlic
B: stake through the heart ****
C: a cross
D: sunlight

[Watt]

Who wrote the novel Frankenstein?
A. Jane Austen
B. Edith Wharton
C. Mary Shelley ***
D. Beatrix Potter

What does the raven keep repeating in Edgar Allen Poe's poem "The Raven"?
A. "Death is not the end."
B. "Nevermore." ***
C. "Forever."
D. "Sleep."

[Patch]

Which celebrity was born on Halloween?

A) Johnny Depp
B) Rob Schneider ****
C) Alec Baldwin
D) Jet Li

Yes, the correct answer is *ding ding* Rob Schneider. Now ain't that just plain creepy.

[BlackRock]

Which celebratory day comes right after All Hallows Day?

A) Halloween
B) All Souls Day
C) All Saints Day *****
D) Christmas

[Aeze]

Trick or ______?

A) Candy
B) Nightmare
C) Treat ****
D) Pasta

[Twoz]

Jack O' Lanterns Originated in?

A) Spain
B) Ireland ****
C) France
D) Latveria

[Flamex]

The first halloween lantern was made out of?

1) Turnip*******
2) Pineapple
3) Ravioli
4) Pumpkin

[Helliquin]

How many fingers has Casper the Friendly Ghost?

1. 3
2. 8
3. 6 ****(he has 3 on each hand)
4. 4

How many Witches in 'Macbeth'?

1. 2
2. 4
3. 3****
4. 5

Just want to add Dino Costume Sooooo Cute, well designed!!!

[Lirael]

Which phobia do you suffer from if you are intensely afraid of Halloween?

1. phasmophobia

2. Wiccaphobia

3. Samhainophobia *******

4. coimetrophobia


******* = correct :D, i hope this wasnt already covered

Here's another that's probably been done

If you stare into a mirror at midnight of Halloween, what will you see?

1. Your death
2. Your future spouse ******
3. Your ancestors
4. Bloody Mary

[mupmup]

IGN: mupmup
Server: Hare

Question: Caramen apples, the common halloween treats are made by:
A. Rolling whole apples in a sticky sugar syrup ****
B. Firing apples
C. Putting minced apples into caramen
D. Throwing apples towards caramen!

[karakoram]

MubMub from Hare

Question: What is the common game in Halloween?
A. Apple throwing
B. Apple bobbing *****
C. Throwing forks
D. Hanging up mirrors

[Korah]

Which of the following is NOT another name for a ghost?

A: Spectral
B: Hominy ****
C: Apparition
D: Wraith

Korah from Hare server

[Stories]

Which month of the lunar year is the Chinese Halloween?

A) August
B) March
C) May
D) July *****

[xxMichellexx]

Halloween colors are normally?

A> Red and Black
B> Orange and Blue
C> Orange and Black ****
D> Black and Blue

[nazward]

Where were the witch trials held?
Boston
Salem {correct}
New York
Bunker Hill

[Soldierboytellm]

How much do pumpkins weigh?

A> 2-11 lbs
B> 24-33 lbs
C> 100-109 lbs
D> 9-18 lbs *****

[Legolass]

Where does the name Halloween come from?

A) China
B) Scotland ****
C) Japan
D) United States

[EtherealRose]

well I didn't read through the 11 + pages of submissions so hope these haven't been mentioned previously ^_^

Q: Which color is NOT a natural pumpkin color?
1. Blue
2. Orange
3. purple ****
4. white


Q: What was the number one Halloween costume for adults in 2009?
1. super-hero
2.vampire
3. pirate
4. witch****

*believe these answers are specifically for the USA*

[FeralGirl]

Trick or Treat, Smell my feet, give me something......

A. good to eat****
B. for my feet
C. fun to beat
D. sweet to eat

[Tuna]

IGN:Tuna

The tradition of making Jack-O-Lantern with pumpkins was started where?

A) United States ****
B) Ireland
C) Mexico
D) Canada

Yes, Irish Immigrants used Pumpkins instead of the traditional turnips when they immigrated to the United States.

[Glamour]

IGN:Glamour

Generally what kind of prizes do you all players get when they participate in Apple Bobbing for Halloween or any other celebratory occasion?

A) Candies
B) Toys
C) Germs ****
D) None of the above.

[xRedx]

Server:Hare
IGN: xRedx


Which color is not a traditional American Halloween witch makeup color?

A) Black
B) White
C) Red ****
D) Green

Which type of animal is stolen the most from owners during Halloween?

A) Black Bat
B) Black Dog
C) Black Snake
D) Black Cat ****

[GreenRanger]

What do witches often use to make potions?

A. Cauldrons ****
B. Pots
C. Pans
D. Blow Dryers

[Sorien]

What are you most likely to receive on Halloween?

A: Presents
B: Candy ****
C: Painted Eggs
D: Christian rock concert on your front lawn

[tanis3d]

In which country doesnt celebrate Haloween?

a)USA
b)Canada
c)Greece****** (Although we have a different kind of celebration with costumes and parray)
d)Belgium

In which vegetable/fruit do we carve jack-o-laden (I dont know if I spell it correctly) :)

a)pineapple
b)watermelon
c)apple
d)pumpkin******

On what do the witches fly?
a)Pegasus
b)Dragon
c)Phoenix
d)Broomstick****

Whos is the director of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" ?

1)Tim Burtton*******
2)Steven Spielberg
3)Michael Bay
4)James Cameron

What word is not correct for Apple bobbing?

a)barell
b)sugar
c)glass*****
d)water

[Rinthiax]

A pumpkin is apart of what family?

A) legume
B) gourd ****
C) citrus
D) vegetable

[Krystaline]

Which country did Jack o’ Lanterns originate from?
A. China
B. United States of America
C. Iceland
D. Ireland ****

[Miser]

Halloween is the 2nd most commercial holliday behind?

A) Thanksgiving
B) Christmas *****
C) Easter
D) Fourth of July

[Wooter]

What are lit during the Halloween festivals?

A) Hair
B) Bonfires ****
C) Flags
D) Cars

[lilaznking]

What can do people do a day before halloween?

A) Buy Easter Eggs
B) Buy Christmas Presents
C) Buy Candy ****
D) Buy Milk

[johnkaaye]

Where did Halloween come from?

a.) The Celtic Festival of Samhain and the Christian holiday All Saint's day***
b.) A ghost and spirit festival in southern part of Sweden
c.) The Celtic Festival of Bahamra and the Christian holiday All Saint's day
d.) A ghost and spirit festival in south eastern part of Spain.

[johnkaaye]

What are the official colors of Halloween?

a.) Green and Red
b.) Pink and Green
c.) Black and Orange ***
d.) Green and Yellow

[johnkaaye]

The term "Halloween" was derived from what language?

a.) Greek
b.) Old English
c.) Latin
d.) Old Scottish***

[johnkaaye]

What's the original meaning of "Halloween"?

a.) The Witch's Night
b.) All-Hallows-Eve ***
c.) The End of Everything
d.) The day of Sorrow

[johnkaaye]

Which of these is a popular game in Halloween?

a.) Egg-hunting
b.) Hide-and-Seek
c.) Rock, paper, scissors
d.) Bloody Mary ***

[johnkaaye]

What was the original use of "Jack-o'-lantern"?

a.) To ward off evil spirits***
b.) To light the street
c.) To express art
d.) To thank for a good pumpkin harvest

[johnkaaye]

Which of these are themes of Halloween imagery?

a.) Bunny, Egg, and Chocolates
b.) Death, Ghost, and Pumpkin ***
c.) Pine tree, Snow, and Santa Claus
d.) Heart, Chocolate, Love

[johnkaaye]

Which of these is a traditional Halloween food?

a.) Candy Apple ***
b.) Chocolates carved with bunnies
c.) Fruit Cake
d.) Roasted Turkey

[johnkaaye]

What folklore did Halloween originated?

a.) The Scottish folklore ***
b.) The Mexican folklore
c.) The English folklore
d.) The Swedish folkore

[Katealyst]

This contest is closed. Thank you everyone for participating!