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[For Seniors] Challenge Your Brain with a Halloween Quiz! Fun Trivia Questions to Learn and Enjoy
Halloween is a wonderful event that people of all ages—from children to seniors—can enjoy.
This time, we’ll introduce trivia about Halloween and quizzes related to sweets.
It’s packed with little-known facts, like the origins of costumes and traditional customs! For example, we’ll answer questions such as the true meaning of “trick or treat,” the proper way to respond to it, and why we dress up in costumes.
Let’s train our brains by thinking through these topics together with seniors! It’s a great way to feel the season of October and spark conversation, too.
How about spending a delightful autumn moment by enjoying some quizzes?
[For Seniors] Take on Brain Training with a Halloween Quiz! Fun Trivia Questions (1–10)
In the context of Halloween, “BOO” is a playful word people use to startle or tease someone, like saying “Gotcha!” or “Boo!” when you pop out to scare them.
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A phrase used when surprising someone.
“BOO,” which you often see at Halloween, is an English exclamation used to startle someone. It corresponds to Japanese expressions like “Baa!” or “Wah!” It’s commonly used when a ghost or spirit pops out playfully as if to say, “Did I scare you?” and is cherished as a classic Halloween phrase.
The vegetables used for Halloween decorations were originally different from those used today. What were those vegetables?
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turnip
From October onward, pumpkins line the shelves of many stores. Many people associate Halloween with pumpkins. However, using pumpkins only began after the Halloween custom reached the United States. The ancient Celts, who are said to have held the festivals that mark the beginning of Halloween, are believed to have used turnips instead.
On Halloween in Ireland, people eat “barmbrack.” What is baked into this bread?
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Dried fruit
Barmbrack is a traditional Halloween dish eaten in Ireland. The custom of eating barmbrack dates back to ancient Celtic times, and it is typically served after a meal. Its hallmark is the dried fruit scattered throughout the loaf, giving it a speckled appearance.
Which people’s festival served as the origin of Halloween?
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Celtic peoples
The origin of Halloween is a festival called “Samhain” that was celebrated by the Celts who lived in ancient Europe. This festival marked the autumn harvest, and it was believed that the spirits of ancestors and evil spirits would come into this world. Over time, this custom became intertwined with Christianity, and it is thought to have led to what we now know as Halloween.
What does the “Jack” in “Jack-o’-lantern” refer to?
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a person's name
What does the “Jack” in “Jack-o’-Lantern” mean? Some of you may have wondered for years. In fact, it’s said to be named after a man who appears in an old Irish folktale called “Stingy Jack.” The man is rough, a liar, and apparently more cunning than the devil himself.
What animal appears as a witch’s familiar on Halloween?
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black cat
The witches that appear at Halloween are often imagined with black cats at their side. Black cats have long appeared in European folklore and stories as witches’ familiars; while they were seen as ominous symbols, they were also regarded as mysterious beings who shared a deep bond with witches. Today, black cats are beloved as decorations and motifs for Halloween.
What do you call the popular Halloween costume of a zombie with a green face and bolts in its head?
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Frankenstein
The monster with a green face and a bolt in its head is commonly known as “Frankenstein.” In fact, the name Frankenstein is the doctor’s name, not the original name of the creature. The monster originally comes from a novel, and the name spread from the doctor who created the creature.