DOOL Discussion Group -- Halloween Trivia

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Topic: Halloween Trivia

Topic Posted by: lifetimeviewer - pretending to be Chewie
Date Posted: Fri Oct 30 9:10:28 2009
Additional Comments:

1. Halloween is celebrated on what day?

A. October 25th

B. October 31st

C. October 1st

D. October 28th

2. Gargoyles originated somewhere between the 11th and 13th centuries and served as what?

A. Bird houses

B. Flag poles

C. Rain spouts

D. Decoration

3. When was the first Halloween card made?

A. 1600s

B. 1700s

C. 1800s

D. 1900s

4. What was Dr. Frankenstein’s first name?

A. Francois

B. Victor

C. Boris

D. Schweitzer

5. Which star of the movie “Ghostbusters” was also a co-writer of the film?

A. Dan Akroyd

B. Bill Murray

C. Rick Moranis

D. Ernie Hudson

6. How much does the world’s largest pumpkin weigh?

A. 856

B. 455

C. 1,385

D. 1,265

7. Who sings the song, Monster Mash?

A. Frankie Avalon

B. Billy Ray Cyrus

C. Frank Sinatra

D. Bobby Pickett

8. Who do most experts believe were the first to observe Halloween on October 31st?

A. Celtics

B. Druids

C. Mexicans

D. Irish

9. Who created the story of Dracula?

A. Mary Shelley

B. Bela Lugosi

C. Calvin Stephens

D. Bram Stoker

10. What do people typically “bob” for at Halloween parties?

A. Apples

B. Pumpkins

C. Candy

D. Oranges

11. What football team is named after the subject of Edgar Allen Poe's quintessential Halloween poem?

A. The Detroit Lions

B. Arizona Cardinal

C. Baltimore Ravens

D. Atlanta Falcons

12. Pumpkins grow on what?

A. A bush

B. A stalk

C. An underground stem

D. A vine

13. Frankenstein was written by:

A. Percy Shelly

B. Elizabeth Lunt

C. Mary Shelly

D. Bram Stoker

14. Every Halloween, Charlie Brown helps his friend Linus wait for what character to appear?

A. The Grinch

B. The Great Pumpkin

C. St. Peter

D. Dracula

15. In Scotland, what vegetable was traditionally carved into a jack-o-lantern?

A. A cabbage

B. A potato

C. A pumpkin

D. A turnip

16. Which state entered the Union on October 31st, 1864?

A. Oregon

B. Arizona

C. Nevada

D. New Mexico

Posted by: Scottie
Date posted: Sat Oct 31 20:49:25 2009
Message:
Well, I can tell you from experience that 15 is D, a turnip, because we used to carry them with us when we went ''guiseing'' on Hallowe'en. We carved out the insides, and put scary eyes and nose and mouth on their faces, and little votive candles inside, and string through the lid for a handle. After we'd been ''guiseing'' for a while they began to smell quite potent, let me tell you!

''Guiseing'' was similar to ''Trick or Treating'' except you had to perform for what you got, which was either coins or candies. My first experience was as a 3 year old ''guised'' as an Eskimo, and singing ''She's My lady-love.'' I think I got a sixpence for that, if my memory serves me correctly.

Posted by: fuzzwuzz
Date posted: Fri Oct 30 23:20:42 2009
Message:

The only one I'm sure of is Number 16!! You would not believe the big deal they make of ''Nevada Day'' here! The kids all had school off today to celebrate!?! I have never heard of a state making such a fuss about the day they became a state!!! I lived in Wisconsin my whole life and never heard a word about when it became a state!!!

Does anyone else know when their state became a state????

Posted by: GailJ
Date posted: Fri Oct 30 11:35:49 2009
Message:

I love trivia...even tho' I usually STINK at it!!! Thanks for the fun questions. Can't wait to see the answers. GJ

. Halloween is celebrated on what day?

A. October 25th

B. October 31st

C. October 1st

D. October 28th

2. Gargoyles originated somewhere between the 11th and 13th centuries and served as what?

A. Bird houses

B. Flag poles

C. Rain spouts

D. Decoration

3. When was the first Halloween card made?

A. 1600s

B. 1700s

C. 1800s

D. 1900s

4. What was Dr. Frankenstein’s first name?

A. Francois

B. Victor

C. Boris

D. Schweitzer

5. Which star of the movie “Ghostbusters” was also a co-writer of the film?

A. Dan Akroyd

B. Bill Murray

C. Rick Moranis

D. Ernie Hudson

6. How much does the world’s largest pumpkin weigh?

A. 856

B. 455

C. 1,385

D. 1,265

7. Who sings the song, Monster Mash?

A. Frankie Avalon

B. Billy Ray Cyrus

C. Frank Sinatra

D. Bobby Pickett

8. Who do most experts believe were the first to observe Halloween on October 31st?

A. Celtics

B. Druids

C. Mexicans

D. Irish

9. Who created the story of Dracula?

A. Mary Shelley

B. Bela Lugosi

C. Calvin Stephens

D. Bram Stoker

10. What do people typically “bob” for at Halloween parties?

A. Apples

B. Pumpkins

C. Candy

D. Oranges

11. What football team is named after the subject of Edgar Allen Poe's quintessential Halloween poem?

A. The Detroit Lions

B. Arizona Cardinal

C. Baltimore Ravens

D. Atlanta Falcons

12. Pumpkins grow on what?

A. A bush

B. A stalk

C. An underground stem

D. A vine

13. Frankenstein was written by:

A. Percy Shelly

B. Elizabeth Lunt

C. Mary Shelly

D. Bram Stoker

14. Every Halloween, Charlie Brown helps his friend Linus wait for what character to appear?

A. The Grinch

B. The Great Pumpkin

C. St. Peter

D. Dracula

15. In Scotland, what vegetable was traditionally carved into a jack-o-lantern?

A. A cabbage

B. A potato

C. A pumpkin

D. A turnip

16. Which state entered the Union on October 31st, 1864?

A. Oregon

B. Arizona

C. Nevada

D. New Mexico

Posted by: KarenH
Date posted: Fri Oct 30 10:17:46 2009
Message:

1. Halloween is celebrated on what day?

A. October 25th

B. October 31st

C. October 1st

D. October 28th

2. Gargoyles originated somewhere between the 11th and 13th centuries and served as what?

A. Bird houses

B. Flag poles

C. Rain spouts

D. Decoration

3. When was the first Halloween card made?

A. 1600s

B. 1700s

C. 1800s

D. 1900s

4. What was Dr. Frankenstein’s first name?

A. Francois

B. Victor

C. Boris

D. Schweitzer

5. Which star of the movie “Ghostbusters” was also a co-writer of the film?

A. Dan Akroyd

B. Bill Murray

C. Rick Moranis

D. Ernie Hudson

6. How much does the world’s largest pumpkin weigh?

A. 856

B. 455

C. 1,385

D. 1,265

7. Who sings the song, Monster Mash?

A. Frankie Avalon

B. Billy Ray Cyrus

C. Frank Sinatra

D. Bobby Pickett

8. Who do most experts believe were the first to observe Halloween on October 31st?

A. Celtics

B. Druids

C. Mexicans

D. Irish

9. Who created the story of Dracula?

A. Mary Shelley

B. Bela Lugosi

C. Calvin Stephens

D. Bram Stoker

10. What do people typically “bob” for at Halloween parties?

A. Apples

B. Pumpkins

C. Candy

D. Oranges

11. What football team is named after the subject of Edgar Allen Poe's quintessential Halloween poem?

A. The Detroit Lions

B. Arizona Cardinal

C. Baltimore Ravens

D. Atlanta Falcons

12. Pumpkins grow on what?

A. A bush

B. A stalk

C. An underground stem

D. A vine

13. Frankenstein was written by:

A. Percy Shelly

B. Elizabeth Lunt

C. Mary Shelly

D. Bram Stoker

14. Every Halloween, Charlie Brown helps his friend Linus wait for what character to appear?

A. The Grinch

B. The Great Pumpkin

C. St. Peter

D. Dracula

15. In Scotland, what vegetable was traditionally carved into a jack-o-lantern?

A. A cabbage

B. A potato

C. A pumpkin

D. A turnip

16. Which state entered the Union on October 31st, 1864?

A. Oregon

B. Arizona

C. Nevada

D. New Mexico

Posted by: SusieB
Date posted: Fri Oct 30 10:07:07 2009
Message:

1. Halloween is celebrated on what day?

A. October 25th

B. October 31st

C. October 1st

D. October 28th

2. Gargoyles originated somewhere between the 11th and 13th centuries and served as what?

A. Bird houses

B. Flag poles

C. Rain spouts

D. Decoration

3. When was the first Halloween card made?

A. 1600s

B. 1700s

C. 1800s

D. 1900s

4. What was Dr. Frankenstein’s first name?

A. Francois

B. Victor

C. Boris

D. Schweitzer

5. Which star of the movie “Ghostbusters” was also a co-writer of the film?

A. Dan Akroyd

B. Bill Murray

C. Rick Moranis

D. Ernie Hudson

6. How much does the world’s largest pumpkin weigh?

A. 856

B. 455

C. 1,385

D. 1,265

7. Who sings the song, Monster Mash?

A. Frankie Avalon

B. Billy Ray Cyrus

C. Frank Sinatra

D. Bobby Pickett

8. Who do most experts believe were the first to observe Halloween on October 31st?

A. Celtics

B. Druids

C. Mexicans

D. Irish

9. Who created the story of Dracula?

A. Mary Shelley

B. Bela Lugosi

C. Calvin Stephens

D. Bram Stoker

10. What do people typically “bob” for at Halloween parties?

A. Apples

B. Pumpkins

C. Candy

D. Oranges

11. What football team is named after the subject of Edgar Allen Poe's quintessential Halloween poem?

A. The Detroit Lions

B. Arizona Cardinal

C. Baltimore Ravens

D. Atlanta Falcons

12. Pumpkins grow on what?

A. A bush

B. A stalk

C. An underground stem

D. A vine

13. Frankenstein was written by:

A. Percy Shelly

B. Elizabeth Lunt

C. Mary Shelly

D. Bram Stoker

14. Every Halloween, Charlie Brown helps his friend Linus wait for what character to appear?

A. The Grinch

B. The Great Pumpkin

C. St. Peter

D. Dracula

15. In Scotland, what vegetable was traditionally carved into a jack-o-lantern?

A. A cabbage

B. A potato

C. A pumpkin

D. A turnip

16. Which state entered the Union on October 31st, 1864?

A. Oregon

B. Arizona

C. Nevada

D. New Mexico

Posted by: katiesbeach
Date posted: Fri Oct 30 9:32:19 2009
Message:

1. Halloween is celebrated on what day?

A. October 25th

B. October 31st

C. October 1st

D. October 28th

2. Gargoyles originated somewhere between the 11th and 13th centuries and served as what?

A. Bird houses

B. Flag poles

C. Rain spouts

D. Decoration

3. When was the first Halloween card made?

A. 1600s

B. 1700s

C. 1800s

D. 1900s

4. What was Dr. Frankenstein’s first name?

A. Francois

B. Victor

C. Boris

D. Schweitzer

5. Which star of the movie “Ghostbusters” was also a co-writer of the film?

A. Dan Akroyd

B. Bill Murray

C. Rick Moranis

D. Ernie Hudson

6. How much does the world’s largest pumpkin weigh?

A. 856

B. 455

C. 1,385

D. 1,265

7. Who sings the song, Monster Mash?

A. Frankie Avalon

B. Billy Ray Cyrus

C. Frank Sinatra

D. Bobby Pickett

8. Who do most experts believe were the first to observe Halloween on October 31st?

A. Celtics

B. Druids

C. Mexicans

D. Irish

9. Who created the story of Dracula?

A. Mary Shelley

B. Bela Lugosi

C. Calvin Stephens

D. Bram Stoker

10. What do people typically “bob” for at Halloween parties?

A. Apples

B. Pumpkins

C. Candy

D. Oranges

11. What football team is named after the subject of Edgar Allen Poe's quintessential Halloween poem?

A. The Detroit Lions

B. Arizona Cardinal

C. Baltimore Ravens

D. Atlanta Falcons

12. Pumpkins grow on what?

A. A bush

B. A stalk

C. An underground stem

D. A vine

13. Frankenstein was written by:

A. Percy Shelly

B. Elizabeth Lunt

C. Mary Shelly

D. Bram Stoker

14. Every Halloween, Charlie Brown helps his friend Linus wait for what character to appear?

A. The Grinch

B. The Great Pumpkin

C. St. Peter

D. Dracula

15. In Scotland, what vegetable was traditionally carved into a jack-o-lantern?

A. A cabbage

B. A potato

C. A pumpkin

D. A turnip

16. Which state entered the Union on October 31st, 1864?

A. Oregon

B. Arizona

C. Nevada

D. New Mexico

Posted by: Mitch
Date posted: Fri Oct 30 9:27:05 2009
Message:

Here are my answers. Control-A to see them:

1. Halloween is celebrated on what day?

B. October 31st

2. Gargoyles originated somewhere between the 11th and 13th centuries and served as what?

C. Rain spouts

3. When was the first Halloween card made?

C. 1800s

4. What was Dr. Frankenstein’s first name?

B. Victor

5. Which star of the movie “Ghostbusters” was also a co-writer of the film?

C. Rick Moranis

6. How much does the world’s largest pumpkin weigh?

C. 1,385

7. Who sings the song, Monster Mash?

D. Bobby Pickett

8. Who do most experts believe were the first to observe Halloween on October 31st?

D. Irish

9. Who created the story of Dracula?

D. Bram Stoker

10. What do people typically “bob” for at Halloween parties?

A. Apples

11. What football team is named after the subject of Edgar Allen Poe's quintessential Halloween poem?

C. Baltimore Ravens

12. Pumpkins grow on what?

D. A vine

13. Frankenstein was written by:

C. Mary Shelly

14. Every Halloween, Charlie Brown helps his friend Linus wait for what character to appear?

B. The Great Pumpkin

15. In Scotland, what vegetable was traditionally carved into a jack-o-lantern?

D. A turnip

16. Which state entered the Union on October 31st, 1864?

C. Nevada

Posted by: ingyandbert, pretending to have the right answers
Date posted: Fri Oct 30 9:20:32 2009
Message:

1. Halloween is celebrated on what day?

A. October 25th

B. October 31st

C. October 1st

D. October 28th

2. Gargoyles originated somewhere between the 11th and 13th centuries and served as what?

A. Bird houses

B. Flag poles

C. Rain spouts

D. Decoration

3. When was the first Halloween card made?

A. 1600s

B. 1700s

C. 1800s

D. 1900s

4. What was Dr. Frankenstein’s first name?

A. Francois

B. Victor

C. Boris

D. Schweitzer

5. Which star of the movie “Ghostbusters” was also a co-writer of the film?

A. Dan Akroyd

B. Bill Murray

C. Rick Moranis

D. Ernie Hudson

6. How much does the world’s largest pumpkin weigh?

A. 856

B. 455

C. 1,385

D. 1,265

7. Who sings the song, Monster Mash?

A. Frankie Avalon

B. Billy Ray Cyrus

C. Frank Sinatra

D. Bobby Pickett

8. Who do most experts believe were the first to observe Halloween on October 31st?

A. Celtics

B. Druids

C. Mexicans

D. Irish

9. Who created the story of Dracula?

A. Mary Shelley

B. Bela Lugosi

C. Calvin Stephens

D. Bram Stoker

10. What do people typically “bob” for at Halloween parties?

A. Apples

B. Pumpkins

C. Candy

D. Oranges

11. What football team is named after the subject of Edgar Allen Poe's quintessential Halloween poem?

A. The Detroit Lions

B. Arizona Cardinal

C. Baltimore Ravens

D. Atlanta Falcons

12. Pumpkins grow on what?

A. A bush

B. A stalk

C. An underground stem

D. A vine

13. Frankenstein was written by:

A. Percy Shelly

B. Elizabeth Lunt

C. Mary Shelly

D. Bram Stoker

14. Every Halloween, Charlie Brown helps his friend Linus wait for what character to appear?

A. The Grinch

B. The Great Pumpkin

C. St. Peter

D. Dracula

15. In Scotland, what vegetable was traditionally carved into a jack-o-lantern?

A. A cabbage

B. A potato

C. A pumpkin

D. A turnip

16. Which state entered the Union on October 31st, 1864?

A. Oregon

B. Arizona

C. Nevada

D. New Mexico