16 Halloween Trivia Questions

Halloween is just a few days away!  As your putting your finishing touches on your costumes, do you ever think about how the holiday began and how it was celebrated in the past?  There are a lot of myths and silly superstitions associated with the holiday.  Mission Bay is here to share with you some of those interesting Halloween facts and test your knowledge about this spooky holiday!

1. What vegetable was traditionally carved before the pumpkin? 

A. Beetroot
B. Melon
C. Turnip
D. Rutabaga

2. How long does it take the average pumpkin to grow? 

A. 30-60 days
B. 40-80 days
C. 60-90 days
D. 90-120 days

3. Halloween is the 3rd largest party day of the year in the US.  Which holiday is the 2nd largest? 

A. Christmas Day
B. Super Bowl Sunday 
C. Thanksgiving
D. New Year's Eve

4. Halloween is the 2nd most commercially successful holiday after what? 

A. Easter
B. New Year's
C. Christmas 
D. Thanksgiving

5. Barnbrack is a traditional Halloween food, but what is it exactly? 

A. A fruit cake
B. A meat dish
C. A pumpkin punch
D. A special bread

6. How many witches were burned at the stake in the Salem Witch Trials? 

A. 12
B. 20
C. 33
D. None

7. Originally, what was the trick in "trick or treat?"

A. Knock on the door and then run away
B. Throw water at the person opening the door
C. Sing a song to the person giving you candy
D. Put a spell on the person opening the door

8. What is the reason for wearing masks on Halloween? 

A. To protect our faces in case spirits attack
B. To keep spirits from recognizing the living
C. To protect spirits from seeing us happy
D. To stop spirits from touching our faces

9. What is the reason for ringing a bell on Halloween? 

A. To welcome the spirits
B. To scare away the spirits 
C. To dance away the spirits
D. To comfort the spirits

10. According to superstition, if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween, what will you see? 

A. Bloody Mary
B. Your future spouse
C. Your death
D. Dead Ancestors

11. According to legend, a unibrow, tattoos and a long middle finger are all signs of what Halloween creature?

A. A werewolf 
B. A vampire
C. A witch
D. A golem

12. According to superstition, on Halloween night, owls would swoop down and feast on the souls of the dying.  How could you protect yourself from hungry owls? 

A. Turn your pockets out and leave them hanging 
B. Sew a penny in your sleeve
C. Walk around your house 3 times backwards
D. All of the above

13. A person born on Halloween is said to have what special ability? 

A. They can tell the future
B. They can see and talk to spirits 
C. They can predict death
D. They will be unlucky

14. It was believed that on Halloween, spirits and other evil creatures roamed the Earth.  How could you protect yourself from evil? 

A. Sacrifice an animal
B. Bury animal bones in your front yard
C. Host a "dumb supper"
D. All of the above

15. According to superstition, what does it mean if you see a spider on Halloween? 

A. A dead relative is watching over you 
B. Death will come to you in the next year
C. You will marry within the year
D. You house needs cleaning

16. If you want to see a witch on Halloween, what should you do? 

A. Light a fire at crossroads at midnight
B. Carry a lamp to a spring of water
C. Put your clothes on inside out and walk backwards 
D. Go out on that blind date with your sister's "really nice" friend

**Answers:

1. C - Turnip
2. D - 90-120 days
3. B - Super Bowl Sunday
4. C - Christmas
5. A - A fruit cake
6. D - None
7. C - Sing a song to the person giving you candy
8. B - To keep spirits from recognizing the living
9. B - To scare away the spirits
10. B - Your future spouse
11. A - A werewolf
12. A - Turn your pockets out and leave them hanging
13. B - They can see and talk to spirits
14. B - Bury animal bones in your front yard
15. A - A dead relative is watching over you
16. C - Put your clothes on inside out and walk backwards

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