Halloween Trivia — Free Printable Quiz

Download this free printable version of our Halloween Trivia quiz. It includes 20 multiple-choice questions with a full answer key and explanations on the final page. Print it for your classroom, youth group, family game night, or personal study.

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What's in This Printable?

This printable quiz contains 20 carefully written multiple-choice questions covering pumpkins, costumes, and candy. twenty questions about the history, traditions, and fun facts behind the spookiest holiday of the year.. Each question has four answer options (A through D) and the answer key on the final page includes brief explanations with source references so you can learn from every question, not just answer them.

How to Use This Quiz

  • Classroom: Print one copy per student or project it on the board and work through it together.
  • Youth groups and Bible studies: Split into teams and compete for the highest score.
  • Family game night: One person reads the questions while everyone else writes their answers.
  • Personal study: Test yourself, check the answer key, and learn something new.

Sample Questions

1.

What ancient Celtic festival is Halloween believed to have originated from?

A. Beltane B. Samhain C. Lughnasadh D. Imbolc

2.

What vegetable was originally carved into jack-o'-lanterns before pumpkins?

A. Squash B. Turnips C. Beets D. Potatoes

3.

What is the most popular Halloween candy in the United States?

A. Candy corn B. Snickers C. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups D. M&Ms

...plus 17 more questions in the full printable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all! This is fun trivia about Halloween traditions, history, and culture. Nothing graphic or frightening.