Halloween Quiz

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What is the surname of the three sisters in Disney’s ‘Hocus Pocus’?

They were called the Sanderson sisters. Winifred was the eldest and in charge, Sarah was the youngest and not the brightest broom in the cupboard and then there was Mary, the middle sister, who could smell those stinky children from miles away.
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Phasmophobia is the fear of what?

Boo! Phasmophobia is the fear of ghosts, it comes from the Greek phásma which means "apparition".
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What animal and friend of witches is considered bad luck around Halloween?

It's not just claws of the black cat that'll get ya! If you see one on Halloween there could be a witch nearby!
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The Halloween treat that consists of an apple covered in sugar is known as a what?

It's a toffee apple here in Blighty! If you head over the pond to the USA then they're a candy apple and in France, they're known as 'pommes d'amour' or 'apples of love'.
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Halloween evolved from what ancient Celtic festival?

Samhain was celebrated over 2,000 years ago to mark the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. During the festival, Celts believed that the boundary between the living and the dead blurred and the spirits of their loved ones returned. The Christian festival of All Saints' Day incorporated many of the traditions of Samhain and the All Hallows' Eve (now shortened to Halloween) was created for the evening before.
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Abigail Williams and Betty Parris were young girls when they accused their neighbours of witchcraft leading to which city’s infamous witch trials?

They were the Salem witch trials of 1692. Hundreds of people were accused of being witches and 19 were executed. Eventually the convictions were overturned with some of the accusers admitting they made it all up.
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Elena Gilbert was the main protagonist in what series of novels?

The Vampire Diaries, written by L. J. Smith, the stories centered around Elena and her love for centuries old vampire Stefan and was adapted into a very popular TV series.
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Mr Kipling’s Halloween version of their fondant fancies are called what?

They're called Fiendish fancies, they consist of an orange flavoured sponge cake covered with orange coloured fondant icing. A must for any spooky Halloween party!
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‘The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories’ was a poetry book written by which filmmaker?

It was written by Tim Burton who has a knack for the macabre. Poems include such horrors as ‘The Pin Cushion Queen’, ‘The Girl Who Turned into a Bed’ and ‘The Boy with Nails in His Eyes’.
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Which TV show has over 30 editions of ‘Treehouse of Horror’?

Of course it's the spooky treehouse of horrors from The Simpsons. Every year this anthology episode features three spooky stories, including in season 6 when we were introduced to ‘Nightmare Cafeteria’, where the grim fate of students at Springfield Elementary is to end up in the school dinners!
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What is the name of the disembodied hand in ‘The Addams family‘?

The Thing or to give its full name Thing T. Thing, features throughout the incarnations of Addams Family as an assistant to the family, from fetching the mail to handing cigars to Gomez, it lends a hand whenever it's needed.
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A carved out pumpkin with a candle inside is called what?

They're called Jack-o'-lanterns and originally they were made with turnips! It's thought that its name comes from the Irish legend of Stingy Jack, who was a drunk that made a deal with the devil and was doomed to roam the world with just an ember in a hollowed turnip to light his way.
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The iconic dance in Michael Jackson’s Thriller features the singer dancing with a horde of what?

Michael and his girlfriend are surrounded by Zombies, with the iconic dance sequence starting after he himself transforms into a zombie.
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Observed within a few days of Halloween, Mexico’s ‘Día de los Muertos’ is known as what in English?

It's known as the Day of the Dead and is a celebration of the lives of loved ones no longer with us. Families typically build altars (known as ofrendas) which include their deceased's favourite food and drinks alongside photos and some marigold flowers which help to attract their souls.
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What title does Jack Skellington have in ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas‘?

He's known as the Pumpkin King, he's the leader of Halloween Town and the Master of Ceremonies of the annual Halloween celebrations.
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What is the surname of the three sisters in Disney’s ‘Hocus Pocus’?

Phasmophobia is the fear of what?

What animal and friend of witches is considered bad luck around Halloween?

The Halloween treat that consists of an apple covered in sugar is known as a what?

Halloween evolved from what ancient Celtic festival?

Abigail Williams and Betty Parris were young girls when they accused their neighbours of witchcraft leading to which city’s infamous witch trials?

Elena Gilbert was the main protagonist in what series of novels?

Mr Kipling’s Halloween version of their fondant fancies are called what?

‘The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories’ was a poetry book written by which filmmaker?

Which TV show has over 30 editions of ‘Treehouse of Horror’?

What is the name of the disembodied hand in ‘The Addams family‘?

A carved out pumpkin with a candle inside is called what?

The iconic dance in Michael Jackson’s Thriller features the singer dancing with a horde of what?

Observed within a few days of Halloween, Mexico’s ‘Día de los Muertos’ is known as what in English?

What title does Jack Skellington have in ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas‘?

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