Dia de los muertos

People who use the name "Dia de muertos", without the "los", most likely...

• speak Spanish

• grew up in the United States

• do not celebrate the holiday

In Mexican tradition, Dia de los muertos is a time when the dead ________ the living.

• say goodbye to

• return and visit

• ask forgiveness from

Which holiday in the United States is similar to Dia de los muertos?

• Christmas

• Easter

• Halloween

In the times of the Aztec Empire, death was viewed as...

• the end of a spirit's journey

• a continuation of life

• punishment for evil deeds

According to tradition, what could the living do to help the spirits on their journey?

• cry

• provide food and supplies

• catch hummingbirds and butterflies

The main purpose of the ofrenda is to...

• scare spirits away

• decorate the home

• welcome spirits back

What will you find on an ofrenda?

• pictures, flowers, and homework

• flowers, homework and food

• food, pictures, and flowers

What do "pan de muerto" and "calaveritas" have in common?

• both are eaten on Dia de los muertos

• both are flowers used to decorate ofrendas

• both help to burn candles and incense

What is a "calavera"?

• a poem

• a symbol of Dia de los muertos

• a skull

• all of the above