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1
Where did the game of apple bobbing originate?
Egypt
Jamaica
England
United States
2
In order to not be recognized by ghosts, people wore masks after it became dark.
True
False
3
Why do people place Jack-o'-lanterns outside their homes?
They believe souls live inside of pumpkins.
They like the way they look.
They believe it guides lost spirits who wander like Jack.
They believe it will bring them a good harvest.
4
True or False:
Witches stem from the pagan goddess known as
the crone
.
False
True
5
What was the original belief behind the superstition of black cats?
Black cats were a symbol of death and dying.
People believed witches turned themselves into cats.
People believed cats were really bad dogs in disguise.
Black cats were a symbol of the night.
6
What do you call a fear of Halloween?
Halloweenophobia
Arachnophobia
Pumpkinophobia
Samhainophobia
7
What do the Halloween colors of orange and black symbolize?
Jack-o'-lanterns and black cats
Light and darkness
The turning color of leaves and death of summer.
All of these
8
True or False
: The ancient Egyptians believed triangles were sacred.
False
True
9
Before jack-o’lanterns were carved as pumpkins, what other fruit or vegetable was commonly used? ?
Potato
Apple
Watermelon
Turnip
10
Why did many Americans begin leaving bowls of food outside of their homes on Halloween?
To feed the neighborhood children.
None of these
To satisfy the ghosts so they would not enter the home.
To feed black cats in the neighborhood.
11
What two candy bars were the first to come in fun size?
O'Henry and Bit O Honey.
Kit Kat and Three Musketeers
Snickers and Milky Way
Baby Ruth and Crunch
12
How was the ancient Celtic tradition of ghosts different from the more modern tradition?
They would leave meals and treats for the ghosts.
They would light candles to help their loved ones.
They believed the ghosts were their friends and relatives.
All of these
13
What colors are Freddy Krueger’s shirt in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
Red and Green.
Black and White.
Orange and Black.
Yellow and Purple.
14
What happened to Jack according to Celtic tradition?
He tricked the devil / was turned away from hell and heaven.
He jumped over a candlestick.
15
About how much money does the United States spend on Halloween candy annually?
Approximately $1 billion.
Approximately $10 million
Approximately $5 million
Approximately $4 billion.
16
Where do Jack-o'-lanterns hold their origins?
Ancient Roman custom of the gods
It's a French tale about a witch and a spell.
Celtic folklore tells a dark tale about a farmer named Jack.
It's an American tradition.
17
Which state produces the most pumpkins?
California
Idaho
Illinois
Kansas
18
When did the superstition of black cats being bad luck arise?
2000 BCE
the 1900s
the 1800s
the Middle Ages
19
Spiders and bats are believed to be companions of...
Witches
None of these
Jack
Pumpkins
20
What was the original name of candy corn?
Honey Corn
Construction Corns
Chicken Feed
Candy Hats
