Latino Halloween Traditions Trivia

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What is the name of the iconic skeleton figure that represents the Day of the Dead in Mexico?

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La Catrina

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In which country do people create and fly giant, colorful kites in the local cemetery to communicate with spirits?

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Guatemala

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What is 'Colada Morada'?

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A thick, purple drink made from fruits, spices, and black corn flour.

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Describe the significance of 'ofrendas' in the Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos, detailing what they typically include and why they are created.

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Altars with candles, marigolds, photos, and favorite foods are arranged to welcome and honor returning spirits.

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Explain the role of food in Día de los Muertos celebrations across Latino countries, providing specific examples of traditional dishes and their symbolic importance.

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Food offerings symbolize remembrance and hospitality for the dead; examples include Mexico's pan de muerto and Ecuador's colada morada with guaguas de pan.

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From the left column of the chart labeled with icons and prompts, which is one of the five senses listed: hear, taste, smell, see, and touch?

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Hear

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Where should a direct quotation copied exactly from the story be written? Options: Character, In Your Own Words, Evidence from the Text, Notes

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Evidence from the Text

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Instructions state: "Pick one character from the reading and identify what the character hears, smells, sees, touches, and tastes." Which approach best completes this task for a scored assignment?

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Paraphrase what the character senses and include a supporting quote in the Evidence from the Text column.

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Drawing that represents what you read: In many Latino countries, the observance of Halloween blends ancient traditions, beliefs, and contemporary customs to honor the departed and the enduring spirit of community, with joyful reunions through food, music, and shared memories. Which drawing best represents this paragraph?

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A family gathered around a decorated table with candles, food, and musical instruments

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Explain how it connects to the reading: What explanation best connects a drawing of families sharing food and music around candles to the paragraph about Latino Halloween observances?

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It shows joyful reunions that honor ancestors and celebrate community