Quiz de Dia de los Muertos/8th

On what days is El Dia de los Muertos celebrated?

• October 31 & November 1

• November 1 & 2

• November 2 & 3

• Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 2

What U.S. holiday has a similar purpose as Day of the Dead?

• Easter

• Labor Day

• Memorial Day

• Thanksgiving

How do people in Mexico view death?

• death is not the end; it is part of the life cycle

• dead is sad and terrible and something to dread

• death is ruled by evil spirits who come back to haunt the living

• death is punishment for bad behavior

What item is used to decorate the altars and the cemeteries and is called "las velas"?

• food

• flowers

• pictures

• candles

What do candles represent during Day of the Dead?

• nothing, they are just for decoration

• all of the birthday celebrations the deceased enjoyed

• a candle is lit for each dead family member or friend to represent the brevity of their life

• the brightness of the joy of life

What do people use on the altars in order to guide the spirits home? It also helps keep away evil spirits.

• copal

• trumpets

• shouting "Se apago!"

• garlic

• they shake maracas

Pan de muerto symbolizes what?

• skeletons

• the cycle of life

• death's journey

• remembering ancestors "feeds your soul"

Which activity is NOT done by people during the Dead of the Dead celebration?

• hide in their houses the night of Oct 31 to keep away from evil spirits

• go to church/mass

• decorate the cemetery and meet with family members

• participate or attend a parade

On what day are the souls of "los angelitos" honored?

• 31 de octubre

• 2 de noviembre

• primero de noviembre

• 3 de noviembre

Does everyone in Mexico celebrate the Day of the Dead?

• Yes, everyone celebrates because it is a law

• No, most people in Mexico do not celebrate this holiday

• Most people celebrate, but the degree of belief varies

• Yes, because it is a holiday and they don't have to work