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Halloween Trivia: Jack-o'-Lanterns, Spooky Stories and Day of the Dead

SheelonCelebrations & FamilyTrivia & FunEnglishGrades 6-8Published Sep 28, 2026

12 Halloween trivia questions with answers on customs, lanterns, where Halloween comes from, spooky books and films, and Day of the Dead. Free to play or host live.

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  1. Question 1 of 3

    What do children say at the door on Halloween?Tap an answer

    Multiple Choice · 20s

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  3. Question 3 · unlocks after question 2
  1. Which is the only mammal that can truly fly?Multiple Choice · 20s
  2. "Halloween" is a short form of which phrase?Multiple Choice · 20s
  3. Halloween has its roots in which ancient Celtic festival?Multiple Choice · 20s
  4. In Ireland and Scotland, what were the first jack-o'-lanterns carved from?Multiple Choice · 20s
  5. Halloween is the evening before which holiday?Multiple Choice · 20s
  6. Which famous magician and escape artist died on Halloween in 1926?Multiple Choice · 20s
  7. Who wrote the novel Frankenstein?Multiple Choice · 20s
  8. Which Pixar film takes place during Day of the Dead?Multiple Choice · 20s
  9. On which days is Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) celebrated in Mexico?Multiple Choice · 20s

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