The VMG Halloween Trivia 2024

Question 1

The scientific term for animals mostly active at night is

Accepted Answer

nocturnal.

Question 2

Wrapped candy was not given out until the 1970's because

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There were concerns about poisoning & tampering with baked treats.

Question 3

According to legend, the scent of which spice is supposed to keep vampires away?

Accepted Answer

garlic

Question 4

Which holiday outperforms Halloween in terms of decorations?

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Christmas

Question 5

Mary Shelley was 21 when she wrote what famous novel about a mad scientist who creates a monster named...

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Frankenstein

Question 6

What is the name of this friendly ghost from comics and movies?

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Casper

Question 7

The largest candy producing company in the world is

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Hershey.

Question 8

True or False: Baby bats are called pups.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

The book Dracula, written in 1897, was one of the first novels about ________

Accepted Answer

vampires.

Question 10

Witches have been known to use______in order to fly

Accepted Answer

Broomsticks

Question 11

The historic region of Transylvania is located in the country of...

Accepted Answer

Romania

Question 12

Which novel is about a mad scientist who develops a second, evil personality?

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Question 13

Approximately what percentage of households in the U.S. give out candy on Halloween?

Accepted Answer

67%

Question 14

What animal is said to bring bad luck on Halloween?

Accepted Answer

Black Cat

Question 15

In what country are mummies native to?

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Egypt

Question 16

According to legend, when do werewolves turn into their wolf form?

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at the full moon

Question 17

According to the Guiness Book of World Records, approximately how much does the world&#x27;s largest pumpkin weight?

Accepted Answer

2500 lbs.

Question 18

According to Spotify DJ&#x27;s, the most popular Halloween song is

Accepted Answer

Monster Mash

Question 19

What class of animal is a spider?

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arachnid

Question 20

This character (Mavis) starred in the movie(s)

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Hotel Transylvania

Question 21

How many bones are in the human body?

Accepted Answer

206

Question 22

Irish Immigrants are responsible for bringing Halloween to the US in the mid 1800&#x27;s.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

What classic novel features the Wicked Witch of the West?

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The Wizard of Oz

Question 24

Which movie is not associated with Halloween?

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Rio

Question 25

In what comic strip/movie series do Linus and Charlie Brown wait for The Great Pumpkin every year?

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Peanuts

Question 26

October 30&#x27;th (the day before Halloween) is informally known as

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Mischief Night.

Question 27

What is the name of the main witch in the Harry Potter series?

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Hermione Granger

Question 28

Which of the following candy does not contain any chocolate?

Accepted Answer

Skittles

Question 29

What unofficial cultural holiday occurs on November 1, the day after Halloween?

Accepted Answer

All of the above, All Saint&#x27;s Day, Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead

Question 30

Jason Voorhees is associated with the movie franchise

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Friday the 13th

Question 31

Vampires sleep in

Accepted Answer

Coffins

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