Halloween

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History and
Origins
Traditions and
Customs
Literature and
Media
In society
Contemporary
Issues
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Category 1
History and Origins

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Вопрос
Category 1
What is the origin of
the word "Halloween"?
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Ответ
Category 1
Hallows Eve
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Вопрос
Category 1
Which ancient festival is
considered a precursor to
Halloween?
a) Diwali
b) Samhain
c) Yule
d) Beltane
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Ответ
Category 1
b) Samhain
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Вопрос
Category 1
In which country did the tradition of
carving pumpkins originate?
a) United States
b) Ireland
c) Mexico
d) Scotland
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Ответ
Category 1
b) Ireland
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Вопрос
Category 1
True o false: Trick-or-treating dates back to
the Middle Ages?
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Ответ
Category 1
True
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Вопрос
Category 1
What does the jack-o'-lantern
symbolize in Halloween traditions?
b) Protection from evil spirits
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Ответ
Category 1
b) Protection from evil spirits
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Traditions and Customs

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Вопрос
Category 2
Which of the following is NOT a
common Halloween costume?
a) Vampire
b) Ghost
c) Santa Claus
d) Witch
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Ответ
Category 2
c) Santa Claus
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Вопрос
Category 2
What is the most popular candy sold during Halloween in the
United States and was originally created as a way to use up
excess molasses?
a) Snickers
b) M&M's
c) Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
d) Candy Corn
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Ответ
Category 2
d) Candy Corn
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Вопрос
Категория 2
True or False: In Mexico, Halloween is
celebrated as part of the Día de los Muertos.
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Ответ
Category 2
False (Día de los Muertos is a
separate celebration)
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Вопрос
Category 2
What is the name of the famous
Halloween event held in Salem,
Massachusetts?
a) Salem Witch Trials
b) Haunted Happenings
c) Spooktacular Festival
d) Witching Hour
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Ответ
Category 2
b) Haunted Happenings
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Вопрос
Category 2
Which of the following is a
traditional Halloween game?
a) Pin the Tail on the Donkey
b) Bobbing for Apples
c) Musical Chairs
d) Duck, Duck, Goose
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Ответ
Категория 2
b) Bobbing for Apples
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Category 3 Literature and Media

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Вопрос
Категория 3
What is the name of the famous
Halloween song that begins with
"It's close to midnight"?
a) Thriller
b) Ghostbusters
c) Monster Mash
d) Somebody's Watching Me
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Ответ
Category 3
a) Thriller
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Вопрос
Category 3
Which horror author is famous for his
Halloween-themed stories?
a) Stephen King
b) Edgar Allan Poe
c) H.P. Lovecraft
d) Clive Barker
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Ответ
Category 3
b) Edgar Allan Poe
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Вопрос
Category 3
True or False: The practice of
wearing costumes on Halloween
originated in ancient Rome.
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Ответ
Category 3
False (It originated from Celtic
traditions)
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Вопрос
Category 3
What is the name of the famous
Halloween-themed animated television
special featuring Charlie Brown?
a) It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
b) Halloween Town
c) Charlie Brown's Halloween Adventure
d) The Great Pumpkin Returns
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Ответ
Category 3
a) It's the Great Pumpkin,
Charlie Brown
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Вопрос
Category 3
What impact do Halloween-themed
songs have on the holiday's cultural
significance?
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Ответ
Category 3
Any answer
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Category 4 In society

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Вопрос
Category 4
Which animal is often associated with
Halloween as a symbol of witchcraft?
a) Owl
b) Black Cat
c) Bat
d) Spider
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Ответ
Category 4
b) Black Cat
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Вопрос
Category 4
True or False: Halloween is
celebrated in the same way in every
country around the world.
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Ответ
Category 4
False
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Вопрос
Category 4
What role does Halloween play in
fostering community engagement and
social interaction?
a) It discourages social gatherings
b) It promotes community bonding
through events like trick-or-treating
and parties
c) It is primarily a commercial holiday
with no social impact
d) It is only celebrated by children
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Ответ
Category 4
b) It promotes community bonding
through events like trick-or-treating
and parties
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Вопрос
Category 4
Which of the following statements
best describes the commercialization
of Halloween in contemporary
society?
a) It has led to a decline in traditional
customs
b) It has no impact on the celebration
c) It has made Halloween less popular
d) It has increased the focus on local
traditions
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Ответ
Category 4
a) It has led to a decline in traditional
customs
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Вопрос
Category 4
Which of the following events is
commonly associated with
Halloween celebrations in many
communities?
a) Thanksgiving parades
b) Christmas tree lighting
ceremonies
c) Haunted house attractions and
Halloween festivals
d) Easter egg hunts
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Ответ
Category 4
c) Haunted house attractions and
Halloween festivals
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Category 5 Contemporary Issues

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Вопрос
Category 5
In which U.S. state is it illegal to dress
up as a nun or priest on Halloween?
a) California
b) Massachusetts
c) New York
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Ответ
Category 5
b) Massachusetts
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Вопрос
Category 5
True or False: Halloween is the
second-largest commercial
holiday in the United States.
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Ответ
Category 5
True
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Вопрос
Категория 5
What is the traditional color
scheme associated with
Halloween?
a) Red and Green
b) Blue and Yellow
c) Black and Orange
d) Purple and Gold
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Ответ
Категория 5
c) Black and Orange
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Вопрос
Category 5
What is the significance of
the colors purple and
black in Halloween
decorations?
a) They represent royalty
and mystery
b) They symbolize harvest
and nature
c) They indicate danger
and fear
d) They are used for fun
and festivities
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Ответ
Category 5
a) They represent royalty and
mystery
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Вопрос
Category 5
What is the name of the famous
horror movie released on Halloween
in 1978?
a) Friday the 13th
b) A Nightmare on Elm Street
c) Halloween
d) The Exorcist
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Ответ
Category 5
c) Halloween
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