Have a go at our frighteningly fun Halloween quiz!

1. Where does the word Halloween come from?

a. All Hallows’ Eve
b. Hallo we need treats
c. Hail witches’ Eve

2.  According to Guinness World Records, what is the weight of the heaviest recorded pumpkin?

a. 921.7kg
b. 810.4kg
c. 978.5kg

 3. Where did Halloween originate from?

a. America
b. Europe
c. Asia

 4. Pumpkins are related to the same food group as…

a. Cucumbers
b. Tomatoes
c. Apples

5. What were Halloween lanterns originally used for?

a. Finding your way in the dark
b. Showing off your carving skills
c. Warding off evil spirits

6. True or false – the original reason people started dressing up on Halloween was to scare away ghosts?  

a. True
b. False

7. What would you traditionally ‘bob’ for at a Halloween party?

a. A pumpkin
b. An apple
c. Sweets

8. What is the name of the fictional well-known friendly ghost?

a. Jasper
b. Boo
c. Casper

 9. Bette Midler plays which witch in the Disney film Hocus Pocus?

a. Mary
b. Winifred (Winnie)
c. Sarah

10. In the film the Addams Family Lurch’s most iconic line was…

a. You called?
b. You rang?
c. You yelled?

11. Jack O’Lanterns where originally made from…

a. Turnips

b. Cucumbers

c. Carrots

12. What night does Halloween fall on?

a. 30^th October
b. 5^th November
c. 31^st October

Answers: A  A  B  A  C  A  B  C  B  B  A  C

If you enjoyed this, have a go at our Halloween word search or our Halloween puzzle!