'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house....all the creatures were stirring, especially a mouse! What better way to showcase Christmas than with a Halloween twist? In the Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack discovers Christmas for the first time and tries to bring it to his own creepy little town. How well do you remember the mayhem and mischief in the Nightmare Before Christmas? Take this quiz and find out!
1: Where is the first scene set?
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The Nightmare Before Christmas starts in Halloween Town, with its residents explaining through song what Halloween is all about.
2: What is the name of the main female character?
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Sally is a sentient rag doll created by Dr. Finkelstein in Halloween Town. Throughout the movie she tries to gain her independence from Dr. Finkelstein, who is an over-protective father to Sally.
3: What was the first award given by the Major of Halloween Town?
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The vampires won the first award given out by the Major of Halloween Town for most blood drained.
4: What is the ghost dog's name?
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Zero is Jack's ghost dog. Zero is thought to be inspired by a dachshund.
5: What does the mayor want to go over with Jack?
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The major wants to go over plans for the next Halloween with Jack. Halloween is currently the most important holiday in the town, until Jack discovers the wonders of Christmas.
6: Where does Jack travel to when he falls into a tree shaped door?
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Jack travels to Christmas Town when he falls through the tree shaped door. Since he only knows Halloween, when Jack walks to through Christmas Town, he's thrilled to discover the wonders of a new holiday.
7: Who is NOT one of the kids who kidnaps Santa Claus?
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Lock, Stock and Barrel are the 3 mischievous kids who are constantly plotting and planning to wreak havoc in Halloween Town.
8: How many faces does the mayor have?
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The major has 2 faces, as a symbol for politicians who can be two-faced due to what their job demands. One face is rosy and smiling, while the other face is pale, serious and with razor sharp teeth.
9: What insect does Jake make into a paper snowflake?
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Jack attempts to make a paper snowflake for the first time. Instead of a unique shape, he ends up with a spider in its web.
10: Why does Sally jump out the tower window?
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Sally feels like a prisoner in her own home. She needs to sneak out by jumping out a window to meet up with Jack.
11: What animal is consistently running around in the background?
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Rats are constantly running around Halloween Town. They roam everywhere, from the streets to peoples homes and beyond.
12: What epithet does Jack go by?
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Jack goes by the Pumpkin King as a nickname, because he was the original Jack O Lantern himself.
13: Halloween Town has to deal with an interloper from which other holiday?
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The Easter bunny makes an appearance in Halloween Town in The Nightmare Before Christmas.
14: Oogie Boogie is filled with...?
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Oogie Boogie consists of an exterior burlap sack for his skin and an interior filled with various insects. Must be itchy!
15: Who is mobilizing to stop Jack after he tries to become Santa Claus?
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Jack has the whole military worried when he tries to become Santa Claus.
16: Who tries to help Santa Claus escape?
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Sally is a kind soul who wants to help Santa Clause escape and go back to Christmas Town.
17: Near the end, what was falling from the sky that no one can identify?
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No one in Halloween Town had seen snow before this day. They all looked up in awe as the white flakes fell from the sky.
