HALLOWEEN QUIZ

What is the colour associated with Halloween?

• Black

• Green

• Orange

• Purple

Answer explanation

The traditional color associated with Halloween is orange. It represents the autumn harvest and the changing colors of leaves.

Which of these creatures is often associated with Halloween?

• Witch

• Vampire

• Unicorn

• Mermaid

Answer explanation

Witches and vampires are often associated with Halloween due to their connections with supernatural and spooky themes.

What is the traditional Halloween activity of carving faces into pumpkins called? (answer in capital letters)

(a)  

Answer explanation

The traditional Halloween activity of carving faces into pumpkins is called Jack-o'-lantern. It originated from an Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack.

What is the traditional Halloween candy given out to trick-or-treaters?

• Chocolate bars

• Gummy bears

• Candy corn

• Lollipop

Answer explanation

The traditional Halloween candy given out to trick-or-treaters is candy corn. It has been a popular treat since the late 1800s.

Which famous monster is often associated with Halloween?

• Ghost

• Dracula

• Vampire

• Frankenstein's Monster

Answer explanation

Frankenstein's Monster and Dracula are often associated with Halloween due to their appearances in classic horror literature and films.

What is the traditional Halloween costume for children that resembles a supernatural being?

• Ghost

• Vampire

• Dracula

• Monster

Answer explanation

The traditional Halloween costume for children that resembles a supernatural being is a ghost. It is often depicted as a white sheet with cut-out eye holes.

Which famous author wrote the novel 'Dracula'?

• Stephen King

• J. K. Rowlling

• Anna Todd

• Bram Stoker

Answer explanation

The novel 'Dracula' was written by Bram Stoker. It was first published in 1897 and has since become a classic in vampire literature.

What is the traditional Halloween game where blindfolded participants try to catch others?

• Duck, duck, goose

• Musical chairs

• Pin the tail on the donkey

• Noughts and crosses

Answer explanation

The traditional Halloween game where blindfolded participants try to catch others is called Duck, Duck, Goose. It is a popular children's game often played during Halloween parties.

What type of vegetable is it used to frighten vampires away? (capital letters)

(a)  

What do witches use to ride? (capital letters and plural)

(a)