October is full of fascinating facts, from spooky holidays like Halloween to celestial events marking the calendar. Do you know which month follows September or the traditional name for October’s full moon? Our trivia will test your knowledge of October’s history, symbols, and global celebrations.
Whether you’re curious about the origins of the Gregorian calendar or want to guess the birthstones and zodiac signs tied to October, this quiz offers a fun challenge for all ages. Ready to prove how much you really know about this pivotal autumn month?
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Which U.S. holiday is celebrated on October 31st?
Halloween
Halloween
Easter
Easter
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
Memorial Day
Memorial Day
What is the traditional color associated with pumpkins in fall?
Blue
Blue
Purple
Purple
Pink
Pink
Orange
Orange
Which tree is famous for its brilliant red leaves in October?
Pine
Pine
Willow
Willow
Maple
Maple
Oak
Oak
What popular drink is often flavored with pumpkin spice in October?
Green tea
Green tea
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Lemonade
Lemonade
Latte
Latte
During which holiday is the tradition of carving lanterns from pumpkins or turnips commonly practiced?
Diwali
Diwali
Holi
Holi
Halloween
Halloween
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest
Which country is known for Oktoberfest, a famous October celebration?
Spain
Spain
Italy
Italy
Germany
Germany
France
France
Which zodiac sign includes most of October until around October 22nd?
Leo
Leo
Libra
Libra
Virgo
Virgo
Scorpio
Scorpio
Which nut is harvested and enjoyed in many treats during October in the U.S.?
Pecan
Pecan
Almond
Almond
Cashew
Cashew
Macadamia
Macadamia
Which large bird is known for migrating south in October?
Canada goose
Canada goose
Peacock
Peacock
Ostrich
Ostrich
Robin
Robin
What do Americans often call the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox in October?
Harvest Moon
Harvest Moon
Strawberry Moon
Strawberry Moon
Cold Moon
Cold Moon
Wolf Moon
Wolf Moon
Which vegetable, besides pumpkin, is commonly harvested in October in North America?
Butternut squash
Butternut squash
Cucumber
Cucumber
Artichoke
Artichoke
Eggplant
Eggplant
Which candy is especially popular for handing out on Halloween night?
Candy corn
Candy corn
Peanut brittle
Peanut brittle
Gumdrops
Gumdrops
Licorice
Licorice
In fall, which animal is known for storing nuts in preparation for winter?
Rabbit
Rabbit
Eagle
Eagle
Fox
Fox
Squirrel
Squirrel
Which pie is most commonly associated with autumn celebrations in the U.S.?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Apple pie
Apple pie
Key lime pie
Key lime pie
What flower is sometimes called the ‘Queen of Fall Flowers’ and blooms in October?
Tulip
Tulip
Sunflower
Sunflower
Rose
Rose
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Dia de los Muertos, which often starts on October 31st, is celebrated in which country?
Spain
Spain
Argentina
Argentina
Mexico
Mexico
Brazil
Brazil
Which famed author wrote ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,’ a classic October ghost story?
Washington Irving
Washington Irving
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe
Which fruit, commonly associated with autumn and often picked in October, is the main ingredient in most traditional ciders?
Plum
Plum
Apple
Apple
Peach
Peach
Pear
Pear
Which U.S. state is renowned for its vibrant fall foliage, particularly in October?
Florida
Florida
Texas
Texas
Nevada
Nevada
Vermont
Vermont
Which Celtic festival, considered an origin of Halloween, was historically celebrated at the end of October?
Imbolc
Imbolc
Samhain
Samhain
Beltane
Beltane
Lughnasadh
Lughnasadh
What is the term for the process when trees shed their leaves in October?
Pollination
Pollination
Fertilization
Fertilization
Abscission
Abscission
Transpiration
Transpiration
What is the name of the masked killer in the classic 1978 horror film set around Halloween?
Michael Myers
Michael Myers
Jack Torrance
Jack Torrance
Norman Bates
Norman Bates
Carrie White
Carrie White
Which British holiday, featuring bonfires, takes place in early November and is sometimes associated with late October events?
May Day
May Day
St. George’s Day
St. George’s Day
Boxing Day
Boxing Day
Guy Fawkes Night
Guy Fawkes Night
In which hemisphere does October mark the heart of the spring season instead of fall?
Eastern Hemisphere
Eastern Hemisphere
Western Hemisphere
Western Hemisphere
Northern Hemisphere
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
What is the name for the balls of fungus that disperse spores in fall, commonly found in October?
Toadstools
Toadstools
Puffballs
Puffballs
Oyster mushrooms
Oyster mushrooms
Truffles
Truffles
Which ancient Roman festival, honoring fruit and trees, influenced October harvest traditions?
Floralia
Floralia
Pomona
Pomona
Saturnalia
Saturnalia
Lupercalia
Lupercalia
Which legendary monster is often associated with October and full moons?
Gorgon
Gorgon
Zombie
Zombie
Werewolf
Werewolf
Vampire
Vampire
What plant, heavily featured in Halloween decor, can also be used for roasting its seeds as a seasonal snack?
Tomato
Tomato
Bean
Bean
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Corn
Corn
What is the term for a brief period of unseasonably warm weather in the fall, sometimes occurring in October?
April Showers
April Showers
Indian Summer
Indian Summer
Polar Vortex
Polar Vortex
Dog Days
Dog Days
Which famous statue in London depicts a character from a magical story, often explored during autumn’s whimsical and mysterious mood?
Eros Statue
Eros Statue
Winston Churchill Statue
Winston Churchill Statue
Queen Victoria Memorial
Queen Victoria Memorial
Peter Pan Statue
Peter Pan Statue
Halloween is believed to have originated from traditions of which ancient people?
Celts
Celts
Vikings
Vikings
Greeks
Greeks
Romans
Romans
Which weather phenomenon becomes increasingly common in October in northern regions, contributing to the fall feeling?
Monsoon
Monsoon
Heatwave
Heatwave
Hurricane
Hurricane
Frost
Frost
Which famous American poem begins: ‘Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary’ and fits October’s spooky mood?
The Road Not Taken
The Road Not Taken
The Raven
The Raven
Ozymandias
Ozymandias
Annabel Lee
Annabel Lee
What is the term for the ritual of jumping into piles of fallen leaves, a favorite October activity for children?
Grass leaping
Grass leaping
Tree tossing
Tree tossing
Leaf diving
Leaf diving
Twig hopping
Twig hopping
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