Ghost and Mystery Walking Tours

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Which city is known as the 'Most Haunted City in America' and is famous for its ghost tours?

  1. Savannah, Georgia

  2. New Orleans, Louisiana

  3. Charleston, South Carolina

  4. Salem, Massachusetts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Savannah, Georgia, is renowned for its rich history, beautiful architecture, and reputation as the 'Most Haunted City in America'. It offers various ghost tours that explore the city's haunted sites and eerie legends.

What is the name of the infamous pirate whose ghost is said to haunt Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada?

  1. Blackbeard

  2. Captain Kidd

  3. Henry Morgan

  4. Sir Francis Drake


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Captain Kidd, a notorious Scottish pirate, is associated with the legend of buried treasure on Oak Island. His ghost is rumored to guard the hidden riches, making it a popular destination for ghost tours and treasure hunters.

Which haunted hotel in San Diego, California, is known for its resident ghost, Kate Morgan?

  1. The Whaley House

  2. The Hotel del Coronado

  3. The Mission Inn

  4. The Queen Mary


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Hotel del Coronado in San Diego is famous for its Victorian architecture and alleged hauntings. Kate Morgan, a former guest who died mysteriously in the hotel, is said to roam the halls and appear to guests.

What is the name of the ghost that is said to haunt the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California?

  1. Sarah Winchester

  2. William Winchester

  3. Mary Winchester

  4. John Winchester


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarah Winchester, the widow of William Winchester, is believed to be the ghost that haunts the Winchester Mystery House. She was convinced that spirits were haunting her and embarked on a construction project that resulted in the bizarre and intricate design of the house.

Which haunted pub in London, England, is known for its resident ghost, the 'Screaming Skull'?

  1. The Spaniards Inn

  2. The Old Cheshire Cheese

  3. The Crown and Anchor

  4. The Ten Bells


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Spaniards Inn in Hampstead, London, is reputed to be haunted by the ghost of a screaming skull. The legend dates back to the 18th century when a highwayman was hanged nearby, and his skull was placed on a pole as a warning. The skull is said to scream whenever a storm is approaching.

What is the name of the ghost that is said to haunt the White House in Washington, D.C.?

  1. Abraham Lincoln

  2. Thomas Jefferson

  3. Andrew Jackson

  4. George Washington


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is believed to be the ghost that haunts the White House. He is often seen walking the halls or sitting in his study, pondering the nation's affairs.

Which haunted castle in Scotland is said to be the most haunted place in the country?

  1. Edinburgh Castle

  2. Stirling Castle

  3. Glamis Castle

  4. Dunnottar Castle


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Glamis Castle in Angus, Scotland, is considered one of the most haunted places in the country. It is associated with various ghost stories, including the 'Grey Lady,' a mysterious figure seen wandering the castle's halls, and the 'Piper of Glamis,' a phantom piper heard playing eerie tunes.

What is the name of the ghost that is said to haunt the Tower of London?

  1. Anne Boleyn

  2. Lady Jane Grey

  3. Catherine Howard

  4. Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII, is believed to be the ghost that haunts the Tower of London. She was executed within the Tower's walls and is often seen as a headless apparition, wandering the grounds and corridors.

Which haunted road in West Virginia is known for its strange occurrences and sightings of ghostly orbs?

  1. The Kanawha Turnpike

  2. The Midland Trail

  3. The Back Allegheny Trail

  4. The Devil's Backbone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Devil's Backbone in West Virginia is a stretch of road notorious for its paranormal activity. It is said to be haunted by the ghosts of Native Americans and Civil War soldiers, and strange phenomena like orbs of light and unexplained sounds are often reported.

What is the name of the ghost that is said to haunt the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana?

  1. Chloe

  2. William Winter

  3. Sara Woodruff

  4. John Turnbull


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chloe is the name of the ghost that is said to haunt the Myrtles Plantation. She was a slave who was brutally murdered on the property, and her spirit is believed to still roam the plantation, causing paranormal disturbances and appearing to guests.

Which haunted forest in England is known for its eerie atmosphere and reports of ghostly apparitions?

  1. Sherwood Forest

  2. Epping Forest

  3. Thetford Forest

  4. Wistman's Wood


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wistman's Wood in Devon, England, is a mystical and eerie forest known for its twisted trees, ancient folklore, and reports of ghostly apparitions. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of ancient druids and other supernatural beings.

What is the name of the ghost that is said to haunt the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado?

  1. Lord Dunraven

  2. Freelan Oscar Stanley

  3. Flora Stanley

  4. Elizabeth Wilson


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Flora Stanley, the wife of Freelan Oscar Stanley, is believed to be the ghost that haunts the Stanley Hotel. She is often seen wandering the hotel's halls, playing the piano, or appearing to guests in their rooms.

Which haunted bridge in Scotland is said to be the site of a tragic accident and is known for its ghostly sightings?

  1. The Forth Bridge

  2. The Tay Bridge

  3. The Overtoun Bridge

  4. The Stirling Bridge


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Overtoun Bridge in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, is known as the 'Dog Suicide Bridge' due to the unexplained deaths of dogs that have jumped from it. It is said to be haunted by the ghost of a white lady who lures dogs to their demise.

What is the name of the ghost that is said to haunt the Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, Massachusetts?

  1. Lizzie Borden

  2. Andrew Borden

  3. Abby Borden

  4. Bridget Sullivan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lizzie Borden, who was acquitted of the murders of her father and stepmother, is believed to be the ghost that haunts the Lizzie Borden House. She is often seen wandering the house, reenacting the events of the murders, or appearing to guests in their dreams.

Which haunted museum in London, England, is known for its collection of macabre artifacts and reports of paranormal activity?

  1. The British Museum

  2. The Victoria and Albert Museum

  3. The Natural History Museum

  4. The Wellcome Collection


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Wellcome Collection in London is a museum dedicated to the history of medicine and science. It houses a collection of strange and macabre artifacts, including anatomical specimens, medical instruments, and historical oddities. The museum is said to be haunted by the spirits of those whose remains are displayed in the exhibits.

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