Welcome to the brand new, ongoing article, called Quiz Times! Every month your MATC Times Newspaper will put out a 10-question questionnaire, relating to upcoming holidays, national events, or current cultural celebrations. This month’s Quiz Times will cover Halloween. So put on your thinking caps and get ready to send in your answers for a 2GB portable flash drive!Who is the author of Frankenstein and when was the book published?

Who has portrayed Count Dracula, in film, the most times and what is that number?

Who is known for creating the first Jack-o-Lanterns and what were they made from?

What was the most popular costume in 2004?

Who were the first people to celebrate Halloween on October 31st and why did they do it?

In what 1946 film did Tootie Smith go Trick or Treating?

Why are the colors orange and black used as the colors of Halloween?

The popular game “Bobbing for Apples” is thought to have originated from where?

According to Halloween superstition, what should you do if you want to see a witch?
Halloween originated as a pagan festival known as what?

Rules and FAQ:
– To submit your answers please send an email, with the answers, to [email protected]. In the subject header type which campus you are primarily located on, followed by “Quiz Times 1” (ex: “Downtown Quiz Times 1”)

– You MUST submit your answers by October 21st to qualify.

– On October 22nd we will compile all the applicants and draw 3 names from a hat, for each individual campus.

We will contact only the winners on October 22nd. If you do not receive an email by the 22nd, please do not contact us. It means you were not one of the winners.