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Costumes and Candy Trivia Quiz

Halloween comes every fall. Try these questions on the holiday and see how many you get right.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
394,793

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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930

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Question 1 of 10

1. The practice of wearing costumes on Halloween is believed to have come from which country? Hint

Ireland

Italy

Indonesia

Iran

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Question 2 of 10

2. A being you might see on Halloween is the vampire. Which of the following methods would traditionally be the most effective way to kill a vampire? Hint

Have a dog bite him

With a silver bullet

Stake through the heart

Poisoned porridge

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which colors are traditionally associated with Halloween? Hint

Orange and black

Red and white

Blue and gold

Yellow and brown

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Question 4 of 10

4. Eddie Munster was a character on the 1960s television series "The Munsters". Which "Halloween" character does he represent?
Hint

Mummy

Vampire

Ghost

Werewolf

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which name used at Halloween is from an Irish folktale? Hint

Scaredy Cat

Alfred J. Gross

Jack-O-Lantern

Vampire Valient

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Question 6 of 10

6. Often found in American trick or treat baskets, which of these were the first wrapped penny candy in America? Hint

Jolly Ranchers

Divinity

Life Savers

Tootsie Rolls

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Question 7 of 10

7. According to traditional beliefs, what was the original name for Halloween? Hint

Witches Night

Eid ul-Fitr

Blasphemy Day

Samhain

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Question 8 of 10

8. Jack O'Lanterns were originally made from what? Hint

Turnips

Kholrabi

Watermelon

Beets

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Question 9 of 10

9. Harry Houdini died on Halloween.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. The word "witch" comes from the Old English "wicce", meaning "wise woman."

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The practice of wearing costumes on Halloween is believed to have come from which country?

Answer: Ireland

In Ireland, dressing up during this time of the year was common. It was believed that the practice hid the identity of the participant. It became popular for children to wear costumes and "trick or treat" at the beginning of the 20th century.

2. A being you might see on Halloween is the vampire. Which of the following methods would traditionally be the most effective way to kill a vampire?

Answer: Stake through the heart

To kill a vampire you must drive a stake through its heart. Vampires originated in Europe and were originally believed to be real.

3. Which colors are traditionally associated with Halloween?

Answer: Orange and black

Orange was a symbol of strength and endurance and stands for the harvest and autumn. Black was typically a symbol of death and darkness. It also acted as a reminder that Halloween celebrated the boundaries between life and death.

4. Eddie Munster was a character on the 1960s television series "The Munsters". Which "Halloween" character does he represent?

Answer: Werewolf

Eddie Munster was played by actor Butch Patrick. Eddie was a werewolf boy, and slept in either a coffin or a bureau drawer. His costume consisted of a widow's peak, pointed ears, and fangs. "The Munsters" television series first aired on September 24th, 1964 and ran until May 12th, 1966.

5. Which name used at Halloween is from an Irish folktale?

Answer: Jack-O-Lantern

The name Jack-O-Lantern first originated from an Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack who tricked the Devil over and over again. When Jack died, he was forced to walk the Earth with only a carved-out turnip and burning coal to help light his way.

6. Often found in American trick or treat baskets, which of these were the first wrapped penny candy in America?

Answer: Tootsie Rolls

Tootsie rolls were the first wrapped penny candy in America. They are very popular and are given out commonly at Halloween.

7. According to traditional beliefs, what was the original name for Halloween?

Answer: Samhain

Samhain is a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the dark part of the year. It occurred between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice. Dances and bonfires were used during the celebration.

8. Jack O'Lanterns were originally made from what?

Answer: Turnips

Jack O'Lanterns were originally made from turnips. Jack O'Lanterns were meant to frighten away evil spirits. When pumpkins were discovered, they were found to be much easier to carve, thus the transition.

9. Harry Houdini died on Halloween.

Answer: True

Harry Houdini was one of the most famous and mysterious magicians to ever have lived. Strangely, he died in 1926 on Halloween night as a result of appendicitis brought on by three stomach punches.

10. The word "witch" comes from the Old English "wicce", meaning "wise woman."

Answer: True

Wicce were very respected people at one time. According to popular belief, witches held one of their two main meetings, also known as sabbats, on Halloween night.

Source: Author dcpddc478

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