Day of the Dead

The day of the dead coincides with ...

• All saints' day and all souls day
• Halloween 
• Easter

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The type of flower frequently placed on altars or used for decorations is the... 

• marigold
• daffodil
• rose
• carnation

The kids return first, they are called the ... 

• angelitos
• diablos
• catrinas
• copal

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Halloween and The Day of the Dead are the same thing.

• True
• False

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What are the skulls made of?

• Marshmallow
• Butter
• Flour
• Sugar

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At the cemetery, what do families do?

• Clean and decorate tombs, tell stories 
• Cry and remain silent

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The elaborate altar created in honor of deceased relatives is called:

• atole
• ofrenda
• calaca
• papel picado

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The Spanish translation for Day of the Dead is:

• Cinco de Mayo
• Feliz Navidad
• Mi día favorito
• Día de los Muertos

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The sugary sweet rolls often placed on altars are called:

• pan dulce
• pan de manzana
• pan pan
• pan de muerto

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The celebration of Día de los Muertos comes from a combination of the following cultures; _________, Mayan and Spanish.

• Aztec
• Incan
• French
• American

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