
The Ultimate Halloween Jeopardy Quiz
Jeopardy is a game show that has captured the hearts of trivia lovers for decades. With its fast-paced, clue-based questions, it's no wonder that it's one of the longest-running game shows in history. Add Halloween to the mix—a holiday known for costumes, candy, and everything spooky—and you've got a match made in trivia heaven. This Halloween Jeopardy quiz will put your knowledge of ghosts, ghouls, and everything eerie to the ultimate test.
Halloween, or All Hallows' Eve, has been celebrated for centuries. What started as an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain has turned into one of the most popular holidays of the year. Ghosts, witches, and monsters have long been associated with Halloween, and as the holiday has evolved, so have its traditions—like trick-or-treating, haunted houses, and horror movie marathons.
Movies, TV shows, and music have played a huge role in shaping Halloween as we know it today. Think about all the classic Halloween movies—Hocus Pocus, Halloween, Beetlejuice, The Nightmare Before Christmas. And then there's Halloween music—did you know that "Monster Mash" was originally called "Monster Potato Mash"? That's just one fun fact you'll encounter in the quiz.
If you're a fan of Halloween and Jeopardy, you're in for a real treat (or maybe a trick)! We've crafted a quiz that brings the spooky vibes of Halloween into the thrilling format of Jeopardy-style questions. Packed with eerie facts, chilling trivia, and a few surprises, this quiz is perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit and challenging your knowledge at the same time. Whether you're a casual Halloween enthusiast or a full-blown trivia buff, this quiz is designed to entertain, inform, and maybe spook you just a little.
How Does Jeopardy Work?
Jeopardy is all about questions and answers—but with a twist. Instead of being asked a traditional question, you're given an answer, and it's your job to come up with the correct question in response. But don't worry, in our quiz, we're sticking with multiple-choice answers for simplicity.
- Categories: Just like the game show, we have categories ranging from creepy creatures to Halloween history.
- Clues: Each clue gives you a chance to figure out what the correct answer is. Think carefully, as the clues may be tricky!
- Leaderboard: Compete against other players and see how your score stacks up. Points are awarded based on the number of correct answers, so the more you know, the higher you'll rank!
How to Play the Halloween Jeopardy Quiz
Our quiz features 20 multiple-choice questions with themes ranging from Halloween movies and folklore to creepy creatures and iconic songs. Whether it's identifying a famous monster from a spooky film or figuring out which symbol is often associated with witchcraft, every question is designed to keep you on your toes.
Playing this quiz is as easy and fun as collecting candy on Halloween night! Just follow these steps:
- Start the Quiz: Click on the button, and the quiz will load with the first question displayed.
- Select Your Answer: You'll see four possible answers for each question. Choose the one you think is correct.
- Learn as You Go: After each question, you'll see an explanation of the correct answer. This way, you get to learn some cool facts along the way!
- Keep Going: Answer all 20 questions to complete the quiz and get your final score.
- Check the Leaderboard: See where you stand against other trivia lovers. The more quizzes you take, the more points you'll rack up, so keep playing!
Let's Play (Halloween) Jeopardy!
Whether you're looking to brush up on your trivia, prove your Halloween mastery, or just have some fun with spooky facts, this quiz is for you! Get ready to put your Halloween knowledge to the test—Jeopardy style. Who knows? You might just end up being the reigning Halloween trivia champion!
Happy haunting and good luck on your Jeopardy journey!
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This bird, often associated with spooky nights, can rotate its head nearly 270 degrees
Bat
Raven
Crow
Owl
This master of horror wrote 'Pet Sematary' & 'Carrie'
Edgar Allan Poe
Dean Koontz
H.P. Lovecraft
Stephen King
This series follows survivors of a zombie outbreak led by Rick Grimes
The Walking Dead
Z Nation
iZombie
World War Z
You definitely want to trick-or-treat at the house that gives out candy from this company with the stock symbol HSY
Hershey
Godiva
Cadbury
Guylian
This animated TV series features a family living in a haunted house, including a hand named 'Thing'
Casper the Friendly Ghost
Scooby-Doo
The Addams Family
The Munsters
The fear of spiders is known as this
Entomophobia
Ophidiophobia
Claustrophobia
Arachnophobia
This U.S. state is home to the famous haunted attraction 'The Winchester Mystery House'
California
Louisiana
Massachusetts
New York
This Halloween novelty song was written to capitalize on a dance craze & at one point had 'Potato' in its title
Ghostbusters
Thriller
Monster Mash
Purple People Eater
A classic universal horror film character, he was revived by a lightning bolt
The Mummy
Frankenstein's Monster
The Wolf Man
Dracula
In this 1973 horror film, a young girl is possessed by a demon
The Exorcist
The Omen
Poltergeist
Rosemary's Baby
Washington Irving wrote about this ghost who haunts Sleepy Hollow
The Grim Reaper
Nearly Headless Nick
The Headless Horseman
Flying Dutchman
This occult symbol is often associated with witchcraft
Ankh
Cross
Crescent moon
Pentagram
This Halloween drink was once made with ale, apples & spices & was popular in medieval England
Punch
Mulled wine
Wassail
Cider
Everyone knows a jack-o-lantern is a hollowed-out pumpkin, except originally in the British isles, this vegetable was used
Gourd
Turnip
Potato
Beet
This actor famously played Count Dracula in 1931
Lon Chaney
Christopher Lee
Bela Lugosi
Boris Karloff
In Greek mythology, this three-headed dog guards the gates of the underworld
Cerberus
Minotaur
Chimera
Hydra
The creature in 'Alien' was designed by this surrealist artist
Salvador Dalí
René Magritte
H.R. Giger
Francis Bacon
Halloween has its origins in the festival of Samhain, which means "summer's end" in this language
Irish
Arabic
Afrikaans
French
This is the street where Freddy Krueger stalks his victims
Cherry Lane
Maple Street
Main Street
Elm Street
On Halloween 1846 heavy snowfall halted the progress of this hungry party near the pass now named for it
The Donner Party
The Overland Trail Settlers
The Gold Rush Miners
The Oregon Trail Travelers
22 Comments
You got 20 out of 20!
In the category of Halloween Trivia, you’ve definitely earned a Daily Double! Your knowledge of spooky songs, ghostly legends, and monster movies is impressive. You’ve shown you’re a champion in the realm of eerie facts, so grab that buzzer and keep playing like a true Jeopardy master!
You got 14 out of 20!
Well played! You might not have hit Final Jeopardy yet, but you’ve got a solid grasp on Halloween knowledge. With a bit more study, you’ll be dominating the board in no time. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be ready for the Tournament of Spooky Champions!
18/20 This was a refreshing change from the other quizzes. Really enjoyed it. Thank you for showing the correct answers.
Thanks for sharing! We’d be sure to introduce more Jeopardy-style quizzes 😉
You got 15 out of 20!
In the category of Halloween Trivia, you’ve definitely earned a Daily Double! Your knowledge of spooky songs, ghostly legends, and monster movies is impressive. You’ve shown you’re a champion in the realm of eerie facts, so grab that buzzer and keep playing like a true Jeopardy master!
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16/20 I got the last one wrong, Samhain which language and forgot the other 2 dang it In the category of Halloween Trivia, you’ve definitely earned a Daily Double! Your knowledge of spooky songs, ghostly legends, and monster movies is impressive. You’ve shown you’re a champion in the realm of eerie facts, so grab that buzzer and keep playing like a true Jeopardy master!
I did good I got 16/20 right I know my freakishly fun Halloween jeopardy quiz
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20/20 awesome!! the only problem is the street was not Elm Street that is Freddies neighborhood.They did not exactly give a specific street on halloween movie but in the original Halloween he was always around the Strode house which was on Oxley Street in South Pasadena california.
Amazing job! And thank you for the extra info! We’ve corrected the quiz question, and it’s awesome to see such dedicated horror fans in the comments!
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Elm Street is wrong! Freddie Krueger was the killer on Elm Street, not Michael Myers.
Good eye! We’ve fixed the question thanks to your feedback. Hope the rest of the quiz was a scream!
Exactly!
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