Day of the dead

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

• marigold
• daffodil
• rose
• carnation

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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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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Ofrendas are often decorated with:

• photos of the deceased
• flowers, specifically marigolds
• candles
• all of these

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When is the Day of the Dead celebrated?

• Same day as Thanksgiving
• October 31
• November 1 & 2
• May 5

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Who celebrates the Day of the Dead?

• Chinese & Chinese Americans
• Brazilians
• Spaniards
• Mexicans & Mexican Americans

During this holiday, families remember

• Dead friends
• Ancestors
• Dead family members
• All of these

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