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Halloween Trivia Questions and Answers

History, monsters, movies and candy. Spooky enough for a Halloween party, clean enough for a classroom.

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The full list: 25 questions

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Halloween (25)

  1. What is the date of Halloween? Answer: October 31
  2. What vegetable did people carve before pumpkins became popular for jack-o'-lanterns? Answer: Turnips
  3. From which ancient Celtic festival does Halloween come? Answer: Samhain
  4. What is the name of the headless horseman's story? Answer: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
  5. Which famous monster was created by Victor Frankenstein? Answer: Frankenstein's monster (often just called Frankenstein)
  6. Who wrote the novel Dracula? Answer: Bram Stoker
  7. Who wrote Frankenstein? Answer: Mary Shelley
  8. What do you say when you go door to door on Halloween? Answer: Trick or treat
  9. What is a fear of spiders called? Answer: Arachnophobia
  10. In which country is Dracula's castle said to be? Answer: Romania (Transylvania)
  11. What do vampires traditionally hate? Answer: Garlic, sunlight and crosses
  12. What day comes right after Halloween? Answer: All Saints' Day (November 1)
  13. Which magician died on Halloween in 1926? Answer: Harry Houdini
  14. What is the name of the pumpkin king in The Nightmare Before Christmas? Answer: Jack Skellington
  15. What are the three witch sisters' names in Hocus Pocus? Answer: Winifred, Mary and Sarah Sanderson
  16. What color is a typical Halloween pumpkin? Answer: Orange
  17. What is the name of the friendly ghost in cartoons? Answer: Casper
  18. What is a group of crows called? Answer: A murder
  19. What creature turns into a wolf during a full moon? Answer: A werewolf
  20. Which animal is believed to be a witch's familiar? Answer: The black cat
  21. In Ghostbusters, what is the giant marshmallow monster called? Answer: The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
  22. What Mexican holiday celebrates loved ones who have died, on November 1 and 2? Answer: Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
  23. Where do bats sleep? Answer: Hanging upside down
  24. What is a mummy wrapped in? Answer: Linen bandages
  25. What is a witch's broom also known as? Answer: A besom

How to run a trivia game

  1. Split into teams of two to five and give each team paper and a pen.
  2. Pick one quizmaster to hold the phone and press the button.
  3. Read each question twice. Give teams 30 seconds to write an answer.
  4. Tap 'Show answer' and award a point for each correct one.
  5. Play 10 questions per round, with a different category each round. Most points wins.

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Questions people ask

What are some fun trivia questions?

The most fun trivia questions are ones people feel they should know: 'How many hearts does an octopus have?' (three) or 'Which country has the most islands?' (Sweden). Mix easy and hard ones so every team scores.

How do I host a trivia night?

Split people into teams, play several themed rounds of 10 questions, and read each question twice. This generator works as the question source: pick a category per round and tap Show answer after each one.

Are there trivia questions for kids?

Yes. Pick the 'For kids' category for easy questions about animals, space, the body and cartoons.

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