Halloween: Food

Question 1

The first Halloween trick-or-treaters received mostly _________ instead of candy.

Accepted Answer

fruit & nuts

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a typical Halloween candy?

Accepted Answer

cotton candy

Question 3

What type of fruit is commonly dipped in caramel or chocolate as a Halloween treat?

Accepted Answer

apples

Question 4

How many pounds of candy are estimated to be consumed in the USA on Halloween night?

Accepted Answer

40,000,000 pounds

Question 5

What is the main ingredient in traditional 'soul cakes,' which were given out during early Halloween celebrations?

Accepted Answer

bread

Question 6

In Mexico, which treat is often made to celebrate Día de los Muertos, closely associated with Halloween?

Accepted Answer

sugar skulls

Question 7

The tradition of giving out candy on Halloween started in the 1950s in the United States.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Pumpkins are a type of...

Accepted Answer

fruit

Question 9

Candy Corn was originally called 'Chicken Feed.'

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

The heaviest pumpkin ever grown weighed...

Accepted Answer

2,749 pounds (1,247kg)

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