From costumes to Charlie Brown – it’s a Halloween quiz day

RICHLAND CENTER, Wis. (WRCO / WRCE) – It’s a Halloween themed quiz day today!

1. Which vegetable was originally carved in Ireland to make a “jack-o’-lantern” before pumpkins became common? A-Watermelon; B-Turnip**; C-Gourd; D-Sweet Tators
2. What is a group of witches called? A-**Coven, B-Witching, C-Enchantresses, D-Sorceress
3. Which band sang the song Creep? A-Charlie and Shakers, B-Steven Spielberg, C-**Radiohead, D-Sabrina Carpenter
4. What was the original reason people wore costumes and lit bonfires, during the Celtic festival that eventually led to Halloween? A-**To ward off ghosts, B-To Call The Dead, C-To talk to the decreased, D-To have good luck thru the year.
5. In “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown”, what did Charlie Brown receive while trick or treating: A, Potatoes, **B-a rock/rocks, C-Dog Food, Football
6. Who wrote the music for Halloween in 1978? A,**-John Carpenter, B-Rob Zombie,C-John Keats, D-Peter Jackson
7. What state loads up the most on Candy? A-Texas-Less then 5%, B-**Utah 50.7%, C-Florida, D-Wisconsin 23.7%
8. What is Wisconsin most popular candy as of Oct. 5th 2025? A. Jolly Ranchers, B. ** Twizzlers/Twist, C-Gummy Bears, D-Sweatarts.
9. In the song “Monster Mash,” what type of creature is “the Mash” referring to? A-Vampire, B-**Frankenstein’s Monster, C-Werewolf, D-Mummy
10. What is the original meaning of the word “witch”? A-**Wise Woman, B-Evil Spirit, C-Sorcerer, D-Black Cat

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