Halloween printable Quiz
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Halloween Quiz
A ready to print quiz for pub quiz nights, classrooms, and office trivia. Comes with a question sheet and a separate answer sheet.
Halloween Quiz
1. Halloween is believed to have originated from which ancient Celtic festival marking the end of harvest and the start of winter?
Samhain2. On which date is Halloween celebrated each year?
October 31st3. What does the word “Halloween” derive from, referring to the evening before All Saints’ Day?
All Hallows’ Eve4. Which country is widely credited as the origin of many modern Halloween traditions, later spread to America by emigrants?
Ireland5. What is the Christian holiday observed on November 1st, the day after Halloween?
All Saints’ Day6. In the ancient Celtic calendar, what did the festival of Samhain mark the boundary between, according to tradition?
The living and the dead7. During which century did large numbers of Irish and Scottish immigrants bring Halloween traditions to the United States, popularising the holiday there?
The 19th century8. What vegetable was originally carved into lanterns in Ireland and Scotland, before pumpkins became common in America?
Turnips9. Which blood-drinking creature of folklore is famously associated with Transylvania?
The vampire10. What is the term for a person who transforms into a wolf-like creature under the full moon?
A werewolf11. Which reanimated human corpse, brought back through unnatural means, is a classic Halloween monster?
A zombie12. What is the term for a spirit of a dead person believed to haunt the living?
A ghost13. Which flying nocturnal mammal is commonly associated with Halloween and vampire folklore?
The bat14. What is the name for a reanimated corpse wrapped in bandages, drawing on ancient Egyptian burial customs in popular folklore?
A mummy15. Which eight-legged creature, often seen in fake webs as Halloween decoration, is a common Halloween symbol?
The spider16. What is the term for a witch’s supposed magical companion animal, often depicted as a black cat?
A familiar17. What is the popular Halloween activity where children dress up in costumes and go door-to-door asking for sweets?
Trick-or-treating18. What is the informal term for decorating a house or tree with toilet paper as a Halloween prank?
TPing (toilet papering)19. What is the name of the activity where players try to grab apples floating in water using only their mouths?
Apple bobbing20. What phrase do children traditionally say at the door when trick-or-treating, offering a choice between a treat or a prank?
“Trick or treat”21. What is the general term for a costume gathering held to celebrate Halloween?
A Halloween party22. Which traditional pastime, often done by candlelight or campfire, involves telling frightening tales and is especially popular at Halloween?
Telling ghost stories23. What is the name for a simple, often comedic ghost costume made from a bedsheet with eye holes cut out?
A bedsheet ghost24. What is the term for an elaborately decorated, scary walk-through attraction popular in the run-up to Halloween?
A haunted house25. What is the name given to a pumpkin carved with a face and lit from within, the most iconic symbol of Halloween?
A jack-o’-lantern26. What colour is most associated with Halloween, alongside black?
Orange27. According to Irish folklore, what was the name of the man condemned to wander the earth carrying a lantern, who inspired the jack-o’-lantern legend?
Stingy Jack28. Which large, orange, edible gourd is traditionally carved into lanterns for Halloween?
The pumpkin29. What is the name of the wooden, broom-shaped object traditionally said to be ridden by witches?
A broomstick30. Which black-coloured animal is traditionally considered a symbol of bad luck around Halloween, especially in Western superstition?
A black cat31. What is the term for the sticky, decorative material commonly used to mimic spider webs at Halloween?
Fake cobwebs32. Which tall, pointed hat is a traditional part of the stereotypical witch costume?
A witch’s hat33. Which 1978 horror film, directed by John Carpenter, is set on Halloween night and follows a masked killer named Michael Myers?
Halloween34. Which 1993 stop-motion animated film follows Jack Skellington as he discovers Christmas Town?
The Nightmare Before Christmas35. Which annual animated television special, first aired in 1966, follows Linus waiting in a pumpkin patch for the “Great Pumpkin”?
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown36. Which 1993 Disney film follows three resurrected witch sisters in Salem, Massachusetts?
Hocus Pocus37. Which Michael Jackson song and accompanying music video, released in 1983, is famous for its horror theme and zombie dance?
“Thriller”38. Which long-running American sketch comedy show is known for its annual Halloween-themed costume episodes?
Saturday Night Live39. What is the name of the fictional Transylvanian count, created by author Bram Stoker, who became the archetypal vampire of popular culture?
Count Dracula40. Which English author wrote the 1818 novel about a scientist who creates a living being from dead body parts, often associated with Halloween?
Mary ShelleyLooking for a free printable quiz with a Halloween theme, ideal for a pub quiz night, classroom party, or office trivia break in the run-up to the holiday? This quiz comes ready to print in two lengths: a quick 25-question version for a shorter session, or the full 40-question version split across five rounds covering Halloween history and origins, monsters, ghosts and creatures, traditions and customs, pumpkins and symbols, and Halloween in pop culture. Each round mixes easy, medium, and trickier questions, so it works for casual players as well as the true Halloween trivia fans in the room.
Printing works the same way as our other printable quizzes. Open the page, choose your length, and you’ll get a clean question sheet to hand out, plus a separate answer key for the host so marking stays quick and accurate, with no risk of players spotting the answers mid round. It’s free to print and reuse as often as you like, whether that’s a recurring pub quiz, a classroom Halloween party, or a spooky addition to a get-together.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are in this quiz?
You can choose between a Quick version with 25 questions across five rounds, or the Full version with 40 questions across the same five rounds, depending on how much time you have.
Does it come with an answer sheet?
Yes. Print the player copy first, then switch on the Show Answers toggle and print again to get a host copy with all the answers included, so marking is fast and accurate.
Is this quiz free to print and use?
Yes, it’s completely free to print and reuse as many times as you like, for personal, classroom, or office use.
What topics does the quiz cover?
It’s split into five rounds: Halloween History and Origins, Monsters, Ghosts and Creatures, Traditions and Customs, Pumpkins and Symbols, and Halloween in Pop Culture, each with a mix of easy, medium, and harder questions.
Is this quiz suitable for a classroom Halloween party?
Yes, it works well as a festive activity for classrooms or office gatherings, and the mixed difficulty means it suits a range of ages and ability levels in the same session.
Do I need to print both lengths?
No, just pick whichever length suits you (Quick or Full) before printing. You’re welcome to print the other length another time for a change of pace.
Will printing this use a lot of ink?
It’s designed to be light on ink, with mostly black text on a white background and just a light tint on the round headers and answers. You can also turn off background graphics in your printer settings to save even more.