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Horror Media and Literature Questions

Multiple choice

According to Japanese folklore, what are malevolent spirits that possess humans and cause illness and misfortune?

  1. Oni

  2. Tengu

  3. Kappa

  4. Kitsune
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Explanation

Oni are fearsome, ogre-like creatures often depicted with horns, fangs, and a fierce appearance. They are believed to bring misfortune and illness when they possess humans.

Multiple choice

In Haitian Vodou, what are the evil spirits that are believed to possess humans and cause illness and misfortune?

  1. Lwa

  2. Gede

  3. Baron Samedi

  4. Erzulie
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Explanation

Gede are evil spirits in Haitian Vodou who are associated with death and the underworld. They are often depicted as skeletons or zombies and are believed to possess humans and cause illness and misfortune.

Multiple choice

In Wiccan and Pagan traditions, what are the evil spirits that are believed to cause harm and misfortune?

  1. Elementals

  2. Faeries

  3. Dragons

  4. Demons
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Explanation

Demons are evil spirits in Wiccan and Pagan traditions that are believed to cause harm and misfortune. They are often associated with darkness and chaos and are said to be able to possess humans and cause illness and mental distress.

Multiple choice

In Daphne du Maurier's suspenseful novella, 'The Birds', what is the inexplicable phenomenon that terrorizes the residents of a small coastal town?

  1. A swarm of locusts

  2. A pack of wolves

  3. A flock of birds

  4. A horde of zombies
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Explanation

The story revolves around a series of violent and unexplained attacks by birds, leaving the townspeople in a state of fear and paranoia.

Multiple choice

In Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Hound of the Baskervilles', what is the name of the mysterious hound that is said to haunt the moors?

  1. Cerberus

  2. Fenrir

  3. Garmr

  4. The Hound of the Baskervilles
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Explanation

The Hound of the Baskervilles is a legendary creature associated with a curse that has plagued the Baskerville family for generations.

Multiple choice

In Bram Stoker's 'Dracula', what is the name of the Transylvanian castle where Count Dracula resides?

  1. Bran Castle

  2. Peles Castle

  3. Corvin Castle

  4. Hunedoara Castle
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Bran Castle, also known as 'Dracula's Castle', is a historic castle in Romania that is often associated with the fictional character Count Dracula.

Multiple choice

In Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Fall of the House of Usher', what is the name of the decaying mansion where Roderick and Madeline Usher reside?

  1. The House of Usher

  2. The Castle of Usher

  3. The Manor of Usher

  4. The Abbey of Usher
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The House of Usher is a crumbling and ominous mansion that serves as the setting for the story, reflecting the decline and fall of the Usher family.

Multiple choice

*"I see dead people."

  1. The Sixth Sense

  2. The Others

  3. The Ring

  4. Insidious
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Explanation

This line is spoken by Cole Sear in the 1999 film The Sixth Sense.

Multiple choice

In the realm of witchcraft, what is the term for a gathering of witches?

  1. Coven

  2. Circle

  3. Sabbat

  4. Esbat
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A coven is a group of witches who gather for rituals, spellcasting, and sharing knowledge.

Multiple choice

Which song by The Misfits is known for its haunting melody and lyrics about a nightmarish creature?

  1. Where Eagles Dare

  2. Die, Die My Darling

  3. Night of the Living Dead

  4. Last Caress
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Misfits' "Night of the Living Dead" is a classic horror punk song inspired by the 1968 film of the same name.

Multiple choice

In "Thriller," Michael Jackson transforms into a terrifying creature. What is it?

  1. Vampire

  2. Werewolf

  3. Zombie

  4. Ghost
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Explanation

Michael Jackson's iconic music video for "Thriller" features him transforming into a werewolf.

Multiple choice

Which song by Iron Maiden tells the story of a man haunted by a supernatural entity?

  1. The Number of the Beast

  2. Hallowed Be Thy Name

  3. Fear of the Dark

  4. Run to the Hills
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Explanation

Iron Maiden's "Fear of the Dark" explores themes of fear and paranoia, with lyrics that evoke a sense of unease.

Multiple choice

In "Black Sabbath," what is the name of the ominous bell that tolls throughout the song?

  1. The Bell of Doom

  2. The Devil's Bell

  3. The Witch's Bell

  4. The Sabbath Bell
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Explanation

Black Sabbath's "Black Sabbath" features the ominous tolling of the Sabbath Bell, creating a dark and foreboding atmosphere.

Multiple choice

In "Don't Fear the Reaper," Blue Öyster Cult sings about a mysterious figure. Who is it?

  1. The Grim Reaper

  2. The Devil

  3. A Ghost

  4. A Vampire
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Explanation

Blue Öyster Cult's "Don't Fear the Reaper" features the haunting figure of the Grim Reaper, personifying death and the inevitability of fate.

Multiple choice

In "Pet Sematary," The Ramones sing about a haunted burial ground. What happens to those buried there?

  1. They come back to life as zombies

  2. They are cursed to wander the earth

  3. They are trapped in a state of purgatory

  4. They are reincarnated as animals
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Explanation

The Ramones' "Pet Sematary" tells the story of a haunted burial ground where those buried there come back to life as zombies.