Halloween Quiz

When is Halloween celebrated?

• On October 30th

• On October 31st

• On November 1st

• On November 2nd

How did Halloween start?

• Halloween originated from a Roman harvest festival.
• Halloween was created as a Christian holiday.
• Halloween started as the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
• Halloween began as a celebration of the autumn equinox.

What does the word Halloween mean?

• Halloween means 'Harvest Festival'.
• Halloween means 'Winter Solstice'.
• Halloween means 'Day of the Dead'.
• Halloween means 'All Hallows' Eve'.

Where was it originally celebrated?

• Ancient Greece
• Medieval Europe
• Modern America
• In Ireland, Scotland and England

What was the significance of bobbing for apples during Halloween?

• The first person to catch an apple would be the last to marry.

• The first person to catch an apple would be the next to marry.

• The first person to catch an apple would not be visited by an evil spirit.

What medieval English tradition inspired trick-or-treating?

• Guising; on All Saints Day people would wear costumes and light fires

• Souling; the poor would go "souling", praying for the deceased in exchange for food

Who brought the Halloween tradition to the United States?

• Irish immigrants
• Spanish explorers
• Native Americans
• Scottish settlers

According to Irish legend, (a)   are named after a stingy man named Jack

What do the Halloween colours represent?

• Orange represents joy and celebration, while black symbolizes mystery and intrigue.
• Orange signifies danger and caution, while black represents elegance and sophistication.
• Orange stands for creativity and innovation, while black symbolizes power and authority.
• Orange represents the harvest and autumn, while black symbolizes darkness and death.

Which vegetable was originally carved before the pumpkin?

• Carrot
• Turnip
• Cabbage
• Radish