Halloween Trivia Challenge

What artist recorded the song "Ghostbusters"?

• Michael Jackson

• Ray Parker Jr.

• Prince

• Lionel Richie

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What are the names of the three Sanderson sisters in the movie “Hocus Pocus”?

• Winifred, Mary, and Sarah

• Glenda, Elphaba, and Nessarose

• Hermione, Ginny, and Luna

• Sabrina, Zelda, and Hilda

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What was the most popular Halloween costume in the U.S. in 2023 according to Google?

• Spider-Man

• Barbie

• Witch

• Ghost

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, how many potential trick-or-treaters (between the ages of 5-14) are there?

• Approximately 1 million kids

• Approximately 40 million kids

• Approximately 500,000 kids

• Approximately 120 million kids

Which candy was the top-selling candy in 40 states based on Instacart grocery sales last year?

• M&Ms

• Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

• Sour Patch Kids

• Snickers

How much candy does the average American consume each year?

• 5 pounds

• 8 pounds

• 10 pounds

• 12 pounds

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What is having a fear of Halloween called?

• Agoraphobia

• Phasmophobia

• Samhainophobia

• Nyctophobia

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What's the top grossing horror movie of all time?

• The Exorcist

• Halloween

• The Conjuring

• The 2017 Stephen King movie “It”

What ghoulish 1984 song returned to the charts on Billboard's “Hot 100” in October of 2023?

• "Thriller" by Michael Jackson

• "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell

• "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr.

• "Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett

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Which movie does the line “Do you like scary movies?” come from?

• It

• A Nightmare on Elm Street

• Halloween

• Scream

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