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About Famous Ghost Stories
Famous Ghost Stories is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Famous haunted places, legends, and ghost stories A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. The Tower of London is said to be haunted by the ghost of which famous queen who was beheaded there in 1536?
Answer: Anne Boleyn
2. Which Charles Dickens novella, published in 1843, features the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come?
Answer: A Christmas Carol
3. The 'Flying Dutchman' is a legendary ghost ship said to haunt which body of water?
Answer: The Cape of Good Hope
4. Which famous hotel in Colorado inspired Stephen King to write 'The Shining'?
Answer: The Stanley Hotel
5. The Winchester Mystery House, with its endless staircases and doors to nowhere, is located in which U.S. state?
Answer: California
Frequently asked questions
What's a good follow-up after Famous Ghost Stories?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print Famous Ghost Stories?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Famous Ghost Stories fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Famous Ghost Stories?
Famous Ghost Stories has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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