You might love Halloween, but how much do you really know about this spooky holiday? Are you ready to find out? Embark on this tricky Halloween quiz and put your knowledge of this holiday to the ultimate test!
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True or false: The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips.
True
False
Question 2/12
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True or false: Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas.
True
False
Question 3/12
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True or false: The word “witch” comes from the Old English wicce, meaning “wicked woman.”
True
False
Question 4/12
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True or false: In Medieval Europe, owls were thought to be witches.
True
False
Question 5/12
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True or false: Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient German tradition of putting out treats and food to placate spirits.
True
False
Question 6/12
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True or false: “Souling” is a medieval Christian precursor to modern-day trick-or-treating.
True
False
Question 7/12
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True or false: The first known mention of trick-or-treating in print in North America occurred in 1950.
True
False
Question 8/12
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True or false: “Halloween” is short for “Hallows’ Eve” or “Hallows’ Evening."
True
False
Question 9/12
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True or false: Britain is typically believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.
True
False
Question 10/12
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True or false: Scarecrows, a popular Halloween fixture, symbolize the ancient agricultural roots of the holiday.
True
False
Question 11/12
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True or false: Halloween was influenced by the ancient Egyptian festival Pomona.
True
False
Question 12/12
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True or false: Dressing up as ghouls and other spooks originated from the ancient Celtic tradition of townspeople disguising themselves as demons and spirits.
True
False
Unfortunately, this quiz proved your knowledge of Halloween is a bit more harrowing than heroic. Though you didn't pass this quiz, at least you learned a thing or two about this spooky holiday and its legendary history. There's nothing scary about that!
C+, Halloween Harrowing
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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are as Halloween clever as they come! Not only do you know your spooky Halloween facts like only a true Halloween expert can, but we suspect this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to your knowledge of this creepy holiday. Go you and say spooky!
B+, Halloween Clever
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Whoa, you're a true blue Halloween expert! Not only do we suspect you bleed black and orange, but this is obviously your favorite time of the year. From the history to the traditions, you know Halloween better than just about anyone on earth. Go ahead and brag about your spooky knowledge, we wouldn't blame you for a second!
A+, Halloween Expert
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Right!
1
True or false: The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips.
True
False
2
True or false: Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas.
True
False
3
True or false: The word “witch” comes from the Old English wicce, meaning “wicked woman.”
True
False
4
True or false: In Medieval Europe, owls were thought to be witches.
True
False
5
True or false: Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient German tradition of putting out treats and food to placate spirits.
True
False
6
True or false: “Souling” is a medieval Christian precursor to modern-day trick-or-treating.
True
False
7
True or false: The first known mention of trick-or-treating in print in North America occurred in 1950.
True
False
8
True or false: “Halloween” is short for “Hallows’ Eve” or “Hallows’ Evening."
True
False
9
True or false: Britain is typically believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.
True
False
10
True or false: Scarecrows, a popular Halloween fixture, symbolize the ancient agricultural roots of the holiday.
True
False
11
True or false: Halloween was influenced by the ancient Egyptian festival Pomona.
True
False
12
True or false: Dressing up as ghouls and other spooks originated from the ancient Celtic tradition of townspeople disguising themselves as demons and spirits.
True
False
