EC&M Monthly Quiz September/October 2022: Trick or Treat

The spookiest time of the year is almost here! Time to carve some pumpkins, stock up on candy, and test your Halloween knowledge with this member’s only quiz. Take this tricky five-question quiz, and you just might win a treat. After taking the quiz, enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Cabela’s. Note: You don’t have to get all the answers correct to win.

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1. What ancient festival does Halloween trace its origin to?

A. Roman festival of Saturnalia

B. Mayan festival of Kʼatun

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D. Greek festival of Anthesteria
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2. What was candy corn originally called?

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B. Corn candy

C. Chicken corn

D. Candy kernels

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3. What state produces the most pumpkins, according to the USDA?

A. California

B. Texas

C. Michigan

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4. According to the National Retail Federation, approximately how much money did Americans spend on Halloween candy in 2021?

A. $1 billion

B. $2 billion
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D. $4 billion
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5. What actor first portrayed the famous vampire Dracula in film?

A. Lou Chaney, Jr.

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C. Christopher Lee

D. John Carradine

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