Halloween Party Trivia
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What is a jack-o'-lantern usually carved from today?
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1.
What is a jack-o'-lantern usually carved from today?
- A watermelon
- A cabbage
- A coconut
- A pumpkin
Answer: A pumpkin. Pumpkins became the go-to jack-o'-lantern in North America because they are large, hollow and easy to carve.
2.
What do guests try to catch with their teeth in a tub of water at Halloween parties?
- Apples
- Oranges
- Pumpkins
- Marshmallows
Answer: Apples. Bobbing for apples is a long-running harvest-season party game.
3.
Before pumpkins, which vegetable did people in Ireland traditionally carve into lanterns?
- Carrots
- Turnips
- Onions
- Cabbages
Answer: Turnips. Irish and Scottish people carved turnips (and other root vegetables); immigrants switched to pumpkins in America.
4.
What is a group of crows called?
- A murder
- A coven
- A flock of night
- A shadow
Answer: A murder. "A murder of crows" is a centuries-old collective noun, likely tied to the bird's dark folklore.
5.
Which famous magician and escape artist died on Halloween in 1926?
- Harry Houdini
- David Copperfield
- Harry Blackstone
- Howard Thurston
Answer: Harry Houdini. Harry Houdini died on October 31, 1926, adding to his mysterious legend.
6.
Which bright orange flower decorates Day of the Dead altars?
- The tulip
- The marigold
- The rose
- The daisy
Answer: The marigold. Marigolds (cempasúchil) are believed to guide spirits home with their color and scent.
7.
Candy corn was once sold under which nickname, as a nod to farm life?
- Corn Pops
- Harvest Bits
- Chicken Feed
- Barn Candy
Answer: Chicken Feed. Early candy corn boxes played on the farm theme, since corn was associated with feeding chickens.
8.
Whose famous music video features him dancing with zombies?
- Michael Jackson
- Prince
- David Bowie
- Madonna
Answer: Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson's Thriller video premiered in 1983 and is one of the most famous music videos ever made.
9.
The mask worn by Michael Myers in Halloween (1978) was originally a mask of which famous character?
- Abraham Lincoln
- Captain Kirk
- Elvis Presley
- Popeye
Answer: Captain Kirk. The crew bought a cheap Captain Kirk mask and painted it white.
10.
Which candy bar was named after a horse owned by the Mars family?
- Milky Way
- Twix
- 3 Musketeers
- Snickers
Answer: Snickers. The Mars family named the bar after one of their favorite horses.
FAQ
Are these Halloween trivia questions good for adults and kids?
Yes. The free 10 mix easy, medium and hard questions, so kids and adults can play together. The full printable is split into Easy, Medium and Hard rounds.
Where do Halloween traditions come from?
Many Halloween customs trace back to Samhain, a Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest, later blended with All Hallows' Eve, the night before All Saints' Day on November 1.
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Yes. The full Halloween Party Trivia pack has 100 multiple-choice questions and an answer key as a printable PDF, ready for parties, classrooms and family game night.
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