Halloween Trivia

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1 / 10

What does the word "hallow" mean in relation to Halloween?

Saint or holy person.

Not very deep.

To dig out.

Evil.

2 / 10

Where do pumpkins grow?

The supermarket.

In the ground.

On vines.

On trees.

3 / 10

In which country did Halloween originate?

America.

Ireland.

Mexico.

Italy.

4 / 10

What type of demon, originating from Arab mythology supposedly robs graveyards and feeds on human beings?

A ghoul.

A devil.

A mummy.

A werewolf.

5 / 10

Which author wrote “Dracula"?

Jeff Pinkner.

Bram Stoker.

Lon Chaney.

Mary Shelley.

6 / 10

Which traditional Halloween game has its origins in a Roman harvest festival that honored the goddess of fruit trees, Pamona?

Telling jokes.

Bobbing for apples.

Trick or treating.

Dressing in costume.

7 / 10

According to legend, what does it mean if you see a spider on Halloween?

You break your mama’s back.

Seven years of bad luck.

That a loved one is watching over you.

You will die a painful death.

8 / 10

From which other two words do we get the word bonfire?

Bond and first.

Bonus and firth.

Bonanza and firm.

Bone and fire.

9 / 10

Which two colors are traditionally associated with Halloween?

Black and blue.

Black and white.

Red and orange.

Orange and black.

10 / 10

With which Catholic holiday is Halloween associated?

Christmas.

Good Friday.

All Saints' Day.

The Assumption of Mary.

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