Poltergeist Quiz
This quiz will test your knowledge of poltergeists from infamous real-life cases to their portrayal in popular culture, and even the theories behind the phenomena. Find out how much you know with these 20 questions that dive into all things poltergeist.
1. One of the most famous poltergeist cases of all time involved the Hodgson family in the 1970s, but in which borough of London did they live?
2. What is the original German meaning of the word "poltergeist?"
3. What was the name of the family at the centre of the 30 East Drive poltergeist case?
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4. The Clink Prison in London is said to be plagued by frequent ghost sightings and poltergeist activity, but what is the former prison used as today?
5. In the film 'Poltergeist,' what object is used by the ghosts to communicate with the living?
6. Who was the host of the BBC Sounds podcast series 'The Battersea Poltergeist'?
7. A famous poltergeist case that took place on Gibson Street in the 1950s involved a group of students witnessing what moving on their own?
8. A mischievous poltergeist that haunted Cardiff's Mower Services was investigated by which Society for Psychical Research investigator?
9. Who was the mother at the centre of the Enfield Poltergeist case?
10. In 'Poltergeist', what is the family's house built on?
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11. What is the title of paranormal investigator Guy Lyon Playfair's book about the Enfield poltergeist case?
12. 'The Conjuring 2' is based on which real life, British paranormal case?
13. Poltergeist activity is often associated with which type of person?
14. Which of these is a common characteristic of poltergeist activity?
15. In the Harry Potter series, what is the name of the poltergeist that causes trouble at Hogwarts?
16. Which theory suggests poltergeist activity is not caused by a supernatural entity but by living people?
17. What was the name of the medium who famously declared, "This house is clean," in the movie 'Poltergeist'?
18. Which of these would not be considered poltergeist activity?
19. The Enfield poltergeist case included reports of what unusual vocal phenomenon?
20. What is the name of the movie based on the Pontefract pontefract case?
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