Trick-or-Treat Trivia Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 In the phrase "trick or treat," what did the original "trick" imply?

A. Performing a magic trick for candy

B. Telling a scary story at the door

C. Playing a prank if no treat was given

2 Which old custom most directly influenced modern trick-or-treating?

A. Medieval souling and Scottish/Irish guising

B. Maypole dancing

C. New Year's first-footing

3 On which date do most kids go trick-or-treating in the United States?

A. October 31

B. The last Saturday of October

C. November 1

4 What does a teal pumpkin on a porch signal to trick-or-treaters?

A. Non-food treats are available for kids with allergies

B. The house is closed for the night

C. Only homemade treats are given out

5 Which candy is most often ranked the top Halloween favorite in U.S. surveys?

A. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

B. Candy corn

C. Black licorice

6 In what year did Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF begin?

A. 1938

B. 1950

C. 1978

7 According to common Halloween etiquette, which signal shows a home is handing out candy?

A. Porch light turned on

B. A holiday wreath on the door

C. Curtains drawn closed

8 What’s a smart way for trick-or-treaters to be more visible at night?

A. Whisper to avoid disturbing neighbors

B. Wear a darker costume to blend in

C. Add reflective tape or carry glow sticks

9 During medieval souling, what small food was typically given in exchange for prayers for the dead?

A. Pumpkin pie

B. Soul cakes

C. Applesauce cups

10 If a candy bowl is left out with a sign that reads "Please take one," what’s the polite thing to do?

A. Leave a note instead of taking candy

B. Take one piece and move on

C. Take a handful because others might take more later

11 In parts of the U.S., which date is known as Mischief Night, associated with pranks before Halloween?

A. October 30

B. October 28

C. November 2

12 Before eating treats collected while trick-or-treating, what should kids do?

A. Eat everything immediately to finish quickly

B. Have a trusted adult check the candy

C. Trade all chocolate for gum

13 The jack-o'-lantern tradition traces back to which folklore figure?

A. Jack Frost

B. The Headless Horseman

C. Stingy Jack

14 Which organization promotes the Teal Pumpkin Project to support kids with food allergies?

A. World Health Organization (WHO)

B. American Red Cross

C. FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education)

15 In some Midwestern communities, what are kids often expected to do at the door before getting candy?

A. Tell a joke or short riddle

B. Do a cartwheel on the lawn

C. Perform 10 push-ups