25 Spooky Halloween Trivia Quiz Questions and Answers
Get ready for a spine-tingling journey with our Halloween Trivia Quiz!
Whether you’re a pumpkin carving pro, a costume maestro, or just someone who wants to test your knowledge of this spooky holiday, the quiz is for you.
From basic facts and history to entertainment and the secrets behind those classic candy treats, we’ve brewed up a bewitching concoction of questions that will test your spooky knowledge.
This quiz has five rounds with five questions in each, totaling 25 points.
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Free Halloween Trivia Quiz Questions
Halloween General Knowledge Quiz Questions Round
Get your cauldron bubbling and broomsticks ready, because this round is all about the spooktacular world of Halloween!
From ghostly traditions to eerie facts, these questions will test your general knowledge about the holiday.
1. Which US state produces the most pumpkins each year?
IndianaIllinoisOhioWisconsin
2. Which Halloween game was originally used to decide who could marry next?
Bobbing for ApplesGhost in the GraveyardCarving Jack-o’-lanternBreaking the Pinata
3. What world-famous magician died on Halloween Day?
Harry BlackstoneDai VernonHarry HoudiniHoward Thurston
4. Which country holds the world record for the largest pumpkin ever grown?
United States of AmericaFranceGermanyItaly
5. What vegetable was originally used for jack-o’-lantern carving?
TurnipsSquashPotatoesEggplant Step into the shadowy past with this round of our Halloween trivia multiple choice. We conjure questions about the origins of this hair-raising holiday, the tales of its beginnings, and the bewitching customs that have stood the test of time.Halloween History Quiz Questions Round
Halloween History Quiz Questions Round
Step into the shadowy past with this round of our Halloween trivia multiple choice.
We conjure questions about the origins of this hair-raising holiday, the tales of its beginnings, and the bewitching customs that have stood the test of time.
1. When was the White House first decorated for the holiday of Halloween?
1958199019841909
2. What Celtic holiday is Halloween based on?
LughnasadhSamhainBeltaneYule
3. Where did the tradition of trick-or-treating begin in the 16th century?
ScotlandGermanyUnited StatesSpain
4. Bram Stoker’s Dracula is based on which real-life historical figure?
Peter the GreatIvan the TerribleVlad the ImpalerBoris Godunov
5. What Halloween radio drama broadcast caused a mass panic in 1938 because listeners thought the story was real life?
FrankensteinWar of the WorldsNight of the Living DeadDracula Test your history knowledge with our 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, or 2000s trivia questions and answers. Grab your popcorn and stake out your spots on the invisible couch because it’s time for a reel Halloween treat! From ghoulish classics to modern frights, these Halloween movie trivia questions are all about those chilling silver screen moments. Halloween Movies Quiz Questions Round
1. In the Halloween movie franchise, how is Laurie Strode related to the infamous Michael Myers?
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Halloween Movies Quiz Questions Round
Grab your popcorn and stake out your spots on the invisible couch because it’s time for a reel Halloween treat!
From ghoulish classics to modern frights, these Halloween movie trivia questions are all about those chilling silver screen moments.
1. In the Halloween movie franchise, how is Laurie Strode related to the infamous Michael Myers?
2. What style of animation is the Halloween classic The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Motion CaptureStop MotionRotoscopeSilhouette Animation
3. In the Halloween classic, It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, who does Linus mistake for the great pumpkin?
Charlie BrownLucyPeppermint PattySnoopy
4. Which movie was released as a Disney Channel Original Movie about a family of witches from a different universe dedicated to Halloween?
HalloweentownHalloweenHocus PocusThe Nightmare Before Christmas
5. What is the name of the dog that Victor brings back to life in “Frankenweenie”?
Sparky Bolt Max Rocky For more Halloween horror quizzes questions and answers, try our Halloween Movies Trivia Quiz, Horror Movie Picture Quiz, Horror Movies Trivia Quiz. Or check out our other movie quizzes. Get your ears ready for a howling good time as we explore the spine-tingling melodies that define the holiday. From creepy mash-ups to unsettling anthems, this round of our trivia questions about Halloween will have you tapping your toes and guessing those scary tunes.Halloween Music Quiz Questions Round
Halloween Music Quiz Questions Round
Get your ears ready for a howling good time as we explore the spine-tingling melodies that define the holiday.
From creepy mash-ups to unsettling anthems, this round of our trivia questions about Halloween will have you tapping your toes and guessing those scary tunes.
1. Who originally performed The Monster Mash?
Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt-KickersThe SkeletonsScreamin’ Jay HawkinsThe Tombstone Band
2. Who originally performed the spooky Halloween favorite, I Put a Spell on You?
Ray Parker Jr.Ben E. KingMarvin GayeScreamin’ Jay Hawkins
3. What Irish Band sings the song, Zombie?
U2The CranberriesThe NoiseThe Kooks
4. Who sings the theme song for the hit Halloween ghost movie, Ghostbusters?
Ray Parker Jr.Ben E. KingMarvin GayeScreamin’ Jay Hawkins
5. Which spooky family’s theme song features an iconic double snap?
The MunstersThe Addams FamilyThe FrankenstiensThe Croods Like music quizzes like this? Check out our Halloween Music Trivia Quiz, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s music trivia quizzes. Trick or treat! It’s time to unwrap the secrets of Halloween sweets. From chocolate cauldrons to candy corn mysteries, this Halloween candy trivia quiz round will take you on an adventure into the world of sugary delights.Halloween Candy Quiz Questions Round
Halloween Candy Quiz Questions Round
Trick or treat! It’s time to unwrap the secrets of Halloween sweets.
From chocolate cauldrons to candy corn mysteries, this Halloween candy trivia quiz round will take you on an adventure into the world of sugary delights.
1. In what year was the Halloween favorite candy corn first manufactured?
1888189217091945
2. According to candystore.com, which candy is the most popular on Halloween?
SkittlesReese’s Peanut Butter CupsHershey’s Chocolate BarsStarburst
3. How many pounds of candy corn are produced every year?
189 thousand3 million35 million987 thousand
4. How many different colors of M&M’s come in the standard bag?
FourFiveSixSeven
5. What Halloween favorite was the first wrapped penny candy introduced in 1907 and later airdropped to troops in the Korean War?
Jolly RancherHershey’s KissYork Peppermint PattyTootsie Roll Try next: Fall Trivia Quiz. How did you do? Check the answers to our Halloween trivia questions below and share them with your friends! Highlighted in bold are the correct answers to our trivia questions about Halloween, sprinkled with a few intriguing fun facts you may want to know about.Halloween Trivia Quiz Answers
Halloween General Knowledge Quiz Answers
Halloween Trivia Quiz Answers
Highlighted in bold are the correct answers to our trivia questions about Halloween, sprinkled with a few intriguing fun facts you may want to know about.
Halloween General Knowledge Quiz Answers
1. Which US state produces the most pumpkins each year?
IndianaIllinoisOhioWisconsin
2. Which Halloween game was originally used to decide who could marry next?
Bobbing for ApplesGhost in the GraveyardCarving Jack-o’-lanternBreaking the Pinata
3. What world-famous magician died on Halloween Day?
Harry BlackstoneDai VernonHarry HoudiniHoward Thurston Halloween Trivia: The great magician died in 1926 from appendicitis on Halloween day.
4. Which country holds the world record for the largest pumpkin ever grown?
United States of AmericaFranceGermanyItaly Halloween Trivia: The record for the largest pumpkin ever grown was set in 2021. The pumpkin was then turned into the largest jack-o’-lantern ever made.
5. What vegetable was originally used for jack-o’-lantern carving?
TurnipsSquashPotatoesEggplantHalloween History Quiz Answers
Halloween History Quiz Answers
1. When was the White House first decorated for the holiday of Halloween?
1958199019841909 Halloween Trivia: First Lady Mamie Eisenhower was the first to decorate the President’s house for the holiday.
2. What Celtic holiday is Halloween based on?
LughnasadhSamhainBeltaneYule Halloween Trivia: Halloween was created when the Roman Empire entered Ireland. It is a combination of the Celtic Samhain festival and the Roman Catholic celebration of All Saints Day.
3. Where did the tradition of trick-or-treating begin in the 16th century?
ScotlandGermanyUnited StatesSpain Halloween Trivia: Scottish and Irish children would dress in their scariest costumes and go door to door looking for treats.
4. Bram Stoker’s Dracula is based on which real-life historical figure?
Peter the GreatIvan the TerribleVlad the ImpalerBoris Godunov Halloween Trivia: Dracula was originally named Count Wampyr, the original name for the vampire.
5. What Halloween radio drama broadcast caused a mass panic in 1938 because listeners thought the story was real life?
FrankensteinWar of the WorldsNight of the Living DeadDracula Halloween Trivia: The radio show caused stampedes and massive threats. Many papers even published headlines that a dangerous race of aliens was invading New Jersey. For history buffs, try our 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, or 2000s trivia questions and answers.Halloween Movies Quiz Answers
Halloween Movies Quiz Answers
1. In the Halloween movie franchise, how is Laurie Strode related to the infamous Michael Myers?
SisterMotherDaughterEx-Girlfriend
2. What style of animation is the Halloween classic The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Motion CaptureStop MotionRotoscopeSilhouette Animation
3. In the Halloween classic, It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, who does Linus mistake for the great pumpkin?
Charlie BrownLucyPeppermint PattySnoopy
4. Which movie was released as a Disney Channel Original Movie about a family of witches from a different universe dedicated to Halloween?
HalloweentownHalloweenHocus PocusThe Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Trivia: The Disney Channel went on to produce four Halloweentown movies from 1998 to 2006. Try our Halloween Movies Trivia Quiz, Horror Movie Picture Quiz, Horror Movies Trivia Quiz. Or check out our other movie quizzes.5. What is the name of the dog that Victor brings back to life in “Frankenweenie”?
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5. What is the name of the dog that Victor brings back to life in “Frankenweenie”?
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Try our Halloween Movies Trivia Quiz, Horror Movie Picture Quiz, Horror Movies Trivia Quiz.
Or check out our other movie quizzes.
Halloween Music Quiz Answers
1. Who originally performed The Monster Mash?
Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt-KickersThe SkeletonsScreamin’ Jay HawkinsThe Tombstone Band
2. Who originally performed the spooky Halloween favorite, I Put a Spell on You?
Ray Parker Jr.Ben E. KingMarvin GayeScreamin’ Jay Hawkins
3. What Irish Band sings the song, Zombie?
U2The CranberriesThe NoiseThe Kooks
4. Who sings the theme song for the hit Halloween ghost movie, Ghostbusters?
Ray Parker Jr.Ben E. KingMarvin GayeScreamin’ Jay Hawkins
5. Which spooky family’s theme song features an iconic double snap?
The MunstersThe Addams FamilyThe FrankenstiensThe Croods Halloween Trivia: The theme was written by composer Victor Mizzy for the television show released in 1938. Try our Halloween Music Trivia Quiz, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s music trivia quizzes.Halloween Candy Quiz Questions Round
Halloween Candy Quiz Questions Round
1. In what year was the Halloween favorite candy corn first manufactured?
1888189217091945 Halloween Trivia: Candy corn was invented by the Wunderle Candy Company.
2. According to candystore.com, which candy is the most popular on Halloween?
SkittlesReese’s Peanut Butter CupsHershey’s Chocolate BarsStarburst
3. How many pounds of candy corn are produced every year?
189 thousand3 million35 million987 thousand
4. How many different colors of M&M’s come in the standard bag?
FourFiveSixSeven Halloween Trivia: The blue M&M’s was added in 1995 based on a popular vote to replace the tan M&M’s.
5. What Halloween favorite was the first wrapped penny candy introduced in 1907 and later airdropped to troops in the Korean War?
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