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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE!

PART 1

ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS

DRUIDS

ROMANS

1.- WHO WERE THE FIRST TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN?

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TO HIDE FROM BAD SPIRITS

BIG COMPANIES FOSTERED IT

AS A GAME FOR LITTLE KIDS

2.- Why did the tradition of fancy dress for Hallowe’en begin?

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SAINTS

3.- What does the old English word “Hallow” mean?

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ALL HALLOWS HOUR

THE WITCHING HOUR

THE MIDNIGHT SHADOW HOUR

4.- By what name is midnight also known?

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Samhain

5.- What is the traditional Scottish name for Hallowe'en, which derives from the name of Celtic god Samana?

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6.- On Halloween children in costumes travel from house-to-house asking for goodies, what is this known as?

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7.- As well as a cauldron, name TWO magical toolS a witch might use.

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YOUR SOUL WILL BE STOLEN

YOU WILL BE DOOMED

YOU WILL DIE

8.- WHY IS IT DANGEROUS TO STEP INTO A FAIRY RING FORMED OF MUSHROOMS?

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SCREAM

WHISTLE

SING

9.- IF YOU BUMP INTO A BANSHEE, SHE IS LIKELY TO...

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TIC TAC TIC TAC

10.- NAME TWO CREATURES WHO walk abroad on Hallowe’en?

A SECRET CONCOCTION

SALT

GaRLIC

11.- To protect yourself from evil on Hallowe’en, what Would you carry in your pocket?

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A COVEN

12.- What is a group of witches called?

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ALL saints DAY

13.- WHAT IS THE DAY AFTER HALLOWE’EN CALLED?

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A COSTUME

APPLES

CANDIES AND CAKES

14.- What would you traditionally bob for at Hallowe'en parties?

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15.- What is the traditional name for a pumpkin with a face carved into it, when it is illuminated from within by a candle?

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LITERATURE

PART 2

THE THREE SHREWS

THE HARPIES

THE WEIRD SISTERS

16.- Shakespeare's three witches from Macbeth were also known as . . . what?

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17.- Who wrote the novel “Dracula”?

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BRAM STOCKER

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18.- Who wrote the novel “FRANKENSTEIN”?

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MARY SHELLEY

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ISAAC

VICTOR

WILLIAM

19.- What was Dr. Frankenstein’s first name?

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HERNE THE HUNTER

iSHMABEL THE SOULCATCHER

BEOWULF THE SOULHUNTER

20.- The Celts believed that the lord of the dead travelled the earth on Hallowe’en. What was his name?

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21.- Who chased Ichabod Crane through Sleepy Hollow?

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22.- IN INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE, WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE FAMOUS, BLOND, FRENCH VAMPIRE?

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LESTAT

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FROG’S TOE AND DOG’S TONGUE

23.- “DOUBLE, DOUBLE, TOIL AND TROUBLE; / FIRE BURN, AND CAULDRON BUBBLE.” WHAT, AMONGST OTHER THINGS, DO SHAKESPEARE’S TRIO OF WITCHES CAST INTO THEIR CAULDRON AS THEY CHANT

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MIDNIGHT

24.- WHAT TIME DOES THE POEM "THE RAVEN", BY EDGARD ALLAN POE, TAKE PLACE?

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HAPPENED ON HALLOWE'EN

PART 3

25.- The Battle of Britain ended on the 31 October after The United Kingdom prevented a possible German invasion, but in which year?

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1940

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26.-In 1922 – Who was made Prime Minister of Italy?

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MUSSOLINI

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27.- Which iconic sculpture in South Dakota, was completed in 1941 after 14 years?

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Mount Rushmore

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28.- Which American magician and stuntman died on the halloween of 1926?

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Harry Houdini

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29.- On halloween of 1984 – who was assassinated by two of her Sikh security guards?

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Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

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SON OF SAM

CHARLES MANSON

TED BUNDY

30.- IN 1981, A FAMOUS, CONVICTED SERIAL KILLER ACCURATELY PREDICTED A MURDER. WHO WAS HE?

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ORIGINAL SOUNTRACKS

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FILM POSTERS

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IT

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THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK

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SAW

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BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN

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ADDAMS FAMILY

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC

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PSYCHO

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AND THE WINNER IS...

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