Question 1

In traditional folklore, what item was often buried with a suspected vampire to prevent it from rising again?

Accepted Answer

A brick or stone in the mouth

Question 2

Which horror film was inspired by the real-life “Enfield Poltergeist” case in England?

Accepted Answer

The Conjuring 2

Question 3

What U.S. state produces the most pumpkins annually?

Accepted Answer

Illinois

Question 4

What ancient Celtic festival is considered the origin of Halloween?

Accepted Answer

Samahain

Question 5

According to superstition, if you see a spider on Halloween night, what is it believed to represent?

Accepted Answer

The spirit of a loved one

Question 6

In Hocus Pocus, what are the last names of the three witch sisters?

Accepted Answer

Sanderson

Question 7

What candy was originally called “Chicken Feed” when it debuted in the 1880s?

Accepted Answer

Candy corn

Question 8

What rare atmospheric event was historically believed to foretell plague, famine, or witchcraft and often tied to Samhain?

Accepted Answer

A blood moon, A lunar eclipse

Question 9

During the 16th and 17th centuries, “mummy powder” was used in medicine and even paint pigments. What was it actually made from?

Accepted Answer

Ground up mummys

Question 10

In Ghostbusters, what’s the name of the giant marshmallow monster?

Accepted Answer

Stay Puft Marshmallow Man

Question 11

What country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?

Accepted Answer

Ireland

Question 12

What was the first wrapped penny candy handed out for trick-or-treating in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Tootsie Rolls

Question 13

How many bones are in the average (adult) human skeleton?

Accepted Answer

206

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT another word for "Scarecrow"

Accepted Answer

Doodle Sack

Question 15

What year will have the next Halloween with a full moon?

Accepted Answer

2039

Question 16

When you sell a house, you are legally required to disclose if it is haunted (in most states)

Accepted Answer

false In most states, the answer is no. Only four states mention paranormal activity in their real estate disclosure laws.

Question 17

Which character in It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown believes in the Great Pumpkin?

Accepted Answer

Linus

Question 18

What is the butlers name in The Addams Family movies?

Accepted Answer

Lurch

Question 19

"Ghostface" is a serial killer from what movie franchise?

Accepted Answer

Scream

Question 20

What is the name of the villian in "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?

Accepted Answer

Oogie Boogie

Question 21

A bat is the only mammal that can fly

Accepted Answer

true

Question 22

If a man practices witchcraft, what is he commonly called?

Accepted Answer

Warlock

Question 23

Pumpkins are technically a vegetable

Accepted Answer

false

Question 24

Where is Transylvania, otherwise known as home to Count Dracula, located?

Accepted Answer

Romania

Question 25

How many minutes does Michael Keaton appear on screen in Beetlejuice"?

Accepted Answer

~17

Halloween Trivia Quiz for a Work Luncheon

2) Which horror film was inspired by the real-life “Enfield Poltergeist” case in England?

3) What U.S. state produces the most pumpkins annually?

4) What ancient Celtic festival is considered the origin of Halloween?

5) According to superstition, if you see a spider on Halloween night, what is it believed to represent?

6) In Hocus Pocus, what are the last names of the three witch sisters?

7) What candy was originally called “Chicken Feed” when it debuted in the 1880s?

8) What rare atmospheric event was historically believed to foretell plague, famine, or witchcraft and often tied to Samhain?

9) During the 16th and 17th centuries, “mummy powder” was used in medicine and even paint pigments. What was it actually made from?

10) In Ghostbusters, what’s the name of the giant marshmallow monster?

11) What country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?

12) What was the first wrapped penny candy handed out for trick-or-treating in the 1950s?

13) How many bones are in the average (adult) human skeleton?

14) Which of the following is NOT another word for "Scarecrow"

15) What year will have the next Halloween with a full moon?

16) When you sell a house, you are legally required to disclose if it is haunted (in most states)

17) Which character in It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown believes in the Great Pumpkin?

18) What is the butlers name in The Addams Family movies?

19) "Ghostface" is a serial killer from what movie franchise?

20) What is the name of the villian in "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?

21) A bat is the only mammal that can fly

22) If a man practices witchcraft, what is he commonly called?

23) Pumpkins are technically a vegetable

24) Where is Transylvania, otherwise known as home to Count Dracula, located?

25) How many minutes does Michael Keaton appear on screen in Beetlejuice"?