Nightmare Before Christmas - Math/LA questions

When Jack is singing in the cemetery, there are 14 rows of tombstones, each with 11 tombstones in it. How many tombstones are in all?

• 154

• 144

• 164

• 140

Answer explanation

To find the total number of tombstones, multiply the number of rows by the number of tombstones per row: 14 rows × 11 tombstones/row = 154 tombstones. Therefore, the correct answer is 154.

The mayor of Halloweentown says they have 364 days to find Jack. How many hours is this?

• 8736 hours

• 8760 hours

• 8784 hours

• 8808 hours

Answer explanation

To convert 364 days into hours, multiply by 24 (the number of hours in a day): 364 x 24 = 8736 hours. Therefore, the correct answer is 8736 hours.

When Sally is listening to Jack sing in the cemetery, she hides behind the tombstones. Only 13 out of 52 are big enough to hide her. What percent of the tombstones are big enough?

• 25%

• 30%

• 20%

• 15%

Answer explanation

To find the percentage of tombstones big enough to hide Sally, divide 13 by 52 and multiply by 100. (13/52) * 100 = 25%. Therefore, 25% of the tombstones are big enough.

In the past, Jack has given the trick-or-treaters 40 jobs. If they have successfully completed 5% of these, how many times have they been successful?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

To find the number of successful jobs, calculate 5% of 40. This is 0.05 * 40 = 2. Therefore, they have been successful 2 times.

As you watch the movie, pay careful attention in order to answer the questions that follow. What ingredient in his soup does Dr. Finkelstein say is suspicious?

• Frog's breath

• Worm's wort

• Nightshade

• Bat wings

Answer explanation

In the movie, Dr. Finkelstein identifies 'frog's breath' as a suspicious ingredient in his soup, highlighting its unusual and potentially harmful nature compared to the other ingredients listed.

Jack tells the three trick-or-treaters to kidnap Sandy Claws. If he weighs 369 pounds, how much must each trick-or-treater lift?

• 123 pounds

• 120 pounds

• 130 pounds

• 125 pounds

Answer explanation

To find how much each trick-or-treater must lift, divide Jack's weight (369 pounds) by 3. 369 ÷ 3 = 123 pounds. Therefore, each trick-or-treater must lift 123 pounds.

How do the townspeople react when Jack tells them about Christmastown?

Answer explanation

The townspeople are initially confused by Jack's description of Christmastown, but they show a willingness to listen to him and follow his lead, indicating their openness to new ideas.

What does Jack think he must do?

Answer explanation

Jack believes he must take over Christmas, as he feels discontent with his current role and wants to bring a new perspective to the holiday.

Where do the trick-or-treaters take Sandy Claws after they kidnap him?

Answer explanation

The trick-or-treaters take Sandy Claws to Oogie Boogie after kidnapping him. This is a key plot point in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' where Oogie Boogie is the antagonist.

When Santa is freed, he delivers 3 presents each to 3421 kids in the first hour alone. How many presents is this?

• 1,504

• 11,430

• 10,263

• 22,000

Answer explanation

To find the total number of presents, multiply the number of kids (3421) by the number of presents each receives (3). So, 3421 x 3 = 10,263. Therefore, the correct answer is 10,263.