Shemushi Halloween Quiz Night 2025(PPTX)

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Shemushi : The Quiz Club
6th November 2025, 9:00 PM
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Introduction Prelims
Round 2
Round 1 Round 3
Round 5
Round 4 Round 6
Shemushi : The Quiz Club | Halloween Fun Quiz 2025
Today's
Agenda

Halloween Fun
Quiz

Halloween Fun Quiz :
Meme Time

Preliminary
Round
Quiz
Time

1.26 Questions, Alphabetical Prelims
2.Answer of Question A starts with A, B with B and so on.
3.Questions with more than ONE part will have at least one of the
answers starting with the corresponding letter.
4.Each answer is worth 1 point. Two-parters are 2 points and so on.
5.Questions A, E, H, L, N, O, W are STAR MARKED.
6.In the event of a tie, the following mechanisms will be used: i) More
star marked questions, ii) Sudden death (first wrong answer starting
from Z gets eliminated), iii) Coin Toss, iv) We scare both teams until one
of you dies of heart attack.
7.Best of Luck, We (the QMs) are, as always, your gods (and your
monsters). Shemushi : The Quiz Club | Halloween Fun Quiz 2025
Rules

'A'
Question : A*

The word comes from the Latin/Greek for ‘WIND’, which
evolved into the Middle English ‘ GENTLE BREEZE’.
By the end of the 19th century, it was used by the occult to
refer to the EMANATIONS IN THE REGIONS AROUND THE
HUMAN BODY , evolving from the tantrik ideas of ‘chakra’.
In the 21ST CENTURY, it came to define a person’s measure
of their PRESENCE, STYLISHNESS AND CONFIDENCE. identity
the word.
Question : 'A*'

Halloween Fun
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'B'
Question : B

What does ‘Frame 352’ of the Patterson-Gimlin film (pictured)
depict?
Question : ‘B’

'C'
Question : C

QUESTION : ‘C’
"Call of X”, is a 2018 LOVECRAFTIAN HORROR GAME developed by
Cyanide. The story starts off in 1924 Boston, where private
investigator and war veteran Edward Pierce investigates paranormal
murders and an occult. One of the endings, depending on how
Pierce’s sanity is affected throughout the game, involves
summoning the GREAT OLD ONE X.
X is also seen in the game TERRARIA, depicted generally as a GREEN
OCTOPUS, DRAGON AND HUMAN HYBRID.
X?

'D'
Question : D

Question : ‘D’
Heautoscopy is a term used in psychiatry and
neurology for the HALLUCINATION of " SEEING
ONE’S OWN BODY AT A DISTANCE". It can occur
as a symptom in schizophrenia and epilepsy,
and is considered a possible explanation for
which phenomena?

'E'
Question : E*

Question : ‘E*’
Many cast and crew were INJURED, some DIED, and
UNUSUAL ACCIDENTS delayed shooting. Production
took twice as long as scheduled and cost almost three
times the initial budget; the MANY MISHAPS have led
to a belief that the film was CURSED.”
Given its troubled production, even the MPAA decided
to give this film an R RATING INSTEAD OF X.
What film?

'F'
Question : F

Question : ‘F’
X was born in Naples to an upper-class Genevese family,
growing up obsessed with ALCHEMY. After his mother dies of
scarlet fever, X leaves to attend the University of Ingolstadt.
Through his studies, X discovers a new way to create life. He
eventually has a ‘ FEUD’ with Y (involving Y MURDERING ALMOST
HIS WHOLE FAMILY) and dies trying to chase him to the NORTH
POLE. Y declares he would burn himself while mourning X (What
a fanfic written by an 18 year old!). X and Y?

'G'
Question : G

Question : ‘G’
In 1966, England won the World Cup at Wembley Stadium in a
controversial match where a goal was awarded despite debates
about whether the ball crossed the line. Decades later,
Germany faced England in crucial matches, and some joked
that the spirit of that disputed goal still haunted their rivalry.
Media called it the "revenge" of something that wouldn't die.
What supernatural entity describes something from the past
that keeps coming back to affect the present?

'H'
Question : H*

Question : ‘H*’
In the American real estate market, approximately 15-20% of home
purchase contracts fall through annually due to failed inspections,
financing issues, or buyer remorse. When these transactions are
terminated and the deal is voided, real estate agents officially
mark the property status with a specific past-tense term.
Interestingly, this same word—when pronounced slightly
differently—describes old Victorian mansions and abandoned
properties. What is this word that connects failed real estate deals
with spooky attractions?

'I'
Question : I

Question : ‘I’
In medieval Europe, church officials would investigate claims
of demonic possession, witchcraft, and heresy using
interrogation and sometimes torture. The Spanish version,
established in 1478, was particularly notorious for its severity.
This institution had the power to arrest, try, and execute
those it deemed threats to religious orthodoxy. Surprisingly,
nobody expected their arrival - a fact that became a famous
comedy sketch in the 1970s. What institutional practice, am I
describing?

'J'
Question : J

Question : ‘J’
This 1886 novella by Robert Louis Stevenson tells the story of a
respected London doctor who creates a potion that transforms
him into his evil alter ego. Set in the foggy, gas-lit streets of
Victorian London, the story explores the duality of human nature -
the civilized gentleman by day and the murderous monster by
night. The transformation potion causes physical changes and
unleashes repressed violent impulses. The phrase "split
personality" is often associated with this tale, though the original
story is more about moral corruption than mental illness. What is
the first name of the doctor who becomes Mr. Hyde?

'K'
Question : K

Question : ‘K’
On a moonlit night, the ancient walls whisper tales of
forgotten kings. Shadows stretch long across the stone
corridors, where royalty once walked and legends still
linger. Surrounded by hills, I stand tall—majestic yet
hauntingly silent. Travelers speak of eerie echoes that
dance through my gates when the wind sighs. I am both a
fortress of pride and a keeper of secrets, where history
and mystery entwine. Who am I?

'L'
Question : L*

Question : ‘L*’
This eerie figure is often portrayed in the chilling shadows
of folklore, known for seeking out souls under the veil of
the midnight hour. His name is associated with both the
macabre and dark tales, where he leads the way into the
unknown. With a lantern and an eternal search, he drifts
between worlds, never guide rest. Who is he?

'M
Question : M

Question : ‘M’
X is not just a name but a warning whispered through
palace walls. Once admired for her grace, she turned
into a vengeful echo after betrayal. Her story
intertwines faith, folklore, and psychology.
A golden chain and locked door couldn't keep her fury
contained for long. Which haunting spirit fits this
description?

'N'
Question : N*

Question : ‘N*’
This 1993 stop-motion film directed by Henry Selick and produced
by Tim Burton tells the story of a skeletal being who rules over a
holiday-themed town. Bored with his annual routine of scaring
people, he stumbles through a portal into a brighter, more
cheerful world centered around December 25th. Fascinated by
this new holiday, he attempts to take it over, kidnapping a jolly
red-suited figure and trying to deliver presents himself - but his
gifts terrify children instead of delighting them. The film's
opening song asks "What's this? Type of scary dream that is part
of this film's title?

'O'
Question : O*

Question : ‘O*’
The name of the month in which Halloween is
celebrated, and also contains one of the two
traditional colors (orange and black) that
symbolize the holiday?

'P'
Question : P

Question : ‘P’
This large, ribbed fruit is the official state vegetable of
New Hampshire and forms the traditional basis for a
carved lantern used during the Celtic-derived festival of
Samhain. What is the name of this gourde, whose
second letter is also the fifth most common letter used
in the famous "Monster Mash" song lyrics, and whose
fourth letter corresponds to the numerical designation
of the 13th letter of the modern English alphabet?

'Q'
Question : Q

Question : ‘Q’
Which historical tradition, often associated with a
formal celebration or social gathering, involves an
individual presenting themselves to another's court or
authority? Though the modern practice is rare, it was
a common practice in medieval and early modern
Europe and has been linked by some historians as an
influence on the custom of trick-or-treating, where
one "presents" themselves at a door.

'R'
Question : R

Question : ‘R’
This small, dried fruit is often included in colcannon, a
traditional Irish dish eaten on Halloween night. Its
appearance is dark and shriveled, and it is a common
ingredient in baking, particularly in sweet bread or
cookies. In some Halloween games, finding one of these
mixed into food was believed to be a sign of a year of
wealth or good fortune. What is this sweet, dried fruit?

'S'
Question : S

Question : ‘S’
This infamous hotel in Colorado, built in 1909, sits at 9,000 feet
elevation in the Rocky Mountains and closes every winter due to
heavy snow. Room 217 (or 217 in real life, 237 in the film
adaptation) is said to be particularly haunted after a gas
explosion injured a housekeeper there in 1911. A famous horror
author stayed one night in 1974, had a nightmare about his son
being chased through the corridors, and wrote a bestselling novel
inspired by this experience. A director later made it into a
legendary psychological horror film, though he filmed at a
different location. What is the name of this haunted hotel?

'T'
Question : T

Question : ‘T’
This practice has been mentioned by Shakespeare in his
comedy "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" where one
character accuse the other of whining like a beggar
during Halloween. The custom of wearing costumes and
masks during this practice at Halloween goes back to
Celtic traditions of attempting to copy the evil spirits or
placate them. In Mexico where this practice is also
prevalent, they say "me da mi calaverita" which means
"Can you give me my little skull?" Identify the practice.

'U'
Question : U

Question : ‘U’
This Ministry of Magic Senior Undersecretary is
known for her aggressively pink clothing, her
collection of decorative kitten plates, and her
disturbingly cheerful demeanor. She was sent to
Hogwarts to monitor and eventually take over the
school, where she enforced increasingly cruel and
authoritarian educational decrees. She is widely
regarded as one of the most detestable villains in the
series. Who is this character?

'V'
Question : V

Question : ‘V’
X is a revenant in Hindu mythology usually defined as
an evil spirit that has taken possession of a corpse at
channel ground.
X is comparable to zombies of western mythology, the
reanimated corpse can be used as vehicle for
movement, as the corpse no longer decays while it is
inhabited by the spirit.
The X may also leave dead bodies at will. We very
much remember X due to famous 25.

'W
Question : W*

Question : ‘W*’
X is a very famous building which is unused from
4/10/2013. Many believe that the spirit of captain
Simpson of British East India company, who was
killed by the revolutionaries still lives in the
building. There have been stories of people
hearing voices and sound of footsteps at night.

'X'
Question : X

Question : ‘X’
Often seen on a black background in Halloween decorations, is a
placeholder for "unknown", assigned by its discoverer, Wilhelm
Conrad Röntgen.
However, the scientific phenomenon itself is morbidly linked to
one of the holiday's central themes: death and the undead. The
first known human fatality attributed to it was a victim of
radiation-induced cancer who had to have both arms amputated,
working with Thomas Edison on an early commercial device.
What’s this?

'Y'
Question : Y

Question : ‘Y’
In the ancient, pre-Buddhist Bön religion of the Himalayas,
this creature was not originally feared as a monster, but
was revered as the "Glacier Being"—a powerful deity
responsible for success during the hunt. A later, more
common name for this mythological figure is derived from
the Tibetan term grya' dred, which literally translates to
"rock bear" or "bear of the rocky place. is now synonymous
with this elusive cryptid in popular culture?

'Z'
Question : Z

Question : ‘Z’
A terrifying, animated corpse features in the folklore of
various cultures, but the modern English name for this
specific creature.
This original root word, possibly nzumbi in the
Kimbundu language, did not originally mean a
reanimated body, but instead referred to a deprived or
dislocated aspect of a person. What is this modern,
popular Halloween creature?

Quiz
Time
Candy Collection
Round-1

1.10 Guess the Movies from the images
2.Write down answers, after which you exchange sheets and check each
others
3.Hints given if not blocked
4.+20 per item (200 total)
5.+50 bonus if all 10 are answered
🎃 Round of Shadows: Guess the Movie from the Haunting Clues
️ 🕯️
In this eerie round, you’ll be shown cryptic images conjured from the depths of
darkness. Your task? Unravel the mystery and name the spooky movie they
whisper of… if you dare
Rules

1
Question : 1

Question : 01

2
Question : 2

Question : 02

3
Question : 3

Question : 03

4
Question : 4

Question : 04

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