Day of the Dead Comprehension Quiz

In which way(s) are calaveras used for celebration?

• sugar skulls

• calavera poems

• decorative skeletons in fancy clothing

• all of the above

According to the text, how are sugar skulls created?

• used for decoration

• by baking them in the oven

• by pressing a mixture into a skull mold

• by eating them

How do calavera poems differ from other poems you might read?

• they tend to be more humorous

• they tend to be longer

• they tend to not make much sense

• they are meant to make you feel very emotional

Why might calavera poems be considered disrespectful?