Cinco de Mayo - Time to Celebrate!

What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?

• A. Mexican Independence Day

• B. the number five

• C. Mexico's win against France in the difficult Battle of Puebla

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What does the text describe?

• A. how Mexican-Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo

• B. why the Battle of Puebla was fought between Mexico and France

• C. the government Mexicans created after declaring independence from Spain

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Read the following sentences from the text: "Mexican-Americans celebrate with parades and parties to honor their heritage. It is also a chance for Mexican-Americans to share their culture and traditions with others. On this day, people eat Mexican foods like chalupas. They enjoy Mexican dance and listen to mariachi music. This music is a special style of Mexican folk music." Based on this information, what can be concluded about Cinco de Mayo in America?

• A. In America, the holiday has become a way to honor Mexican soldiers that have died in wars.

• B. In America, the holiday has become a way to celebrate Mexico's skill in fighting difficult battles.

• C. In America, the holiday has become a way to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture.

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Mexico defeated France in the Battle of Puebla. Why was this win very impressive?

• A. France had better soldiers and generals. It took a lot of skill to beat them.

• B. France was fighting from a better location. It took a lot of effort to beat them.

• C. France had more people and better weapons. It took a lot of bravery to beat them.

What is the main idea of this text?

• A. On September 16th, 1810, Mexico declared independence from Spain. They decided the people in Mexico would have their own government instead of being ruled by the Spanish government.

• B. Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that celebrates Mexico's win against the French in a difficult battle. But in America, the holiday is more popular as it has become a chance to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture.

• C. France fought Mexico in the Battle of Puebla with more people and better weapons. However, the Mexicans were very brave, and they defeated the French with less.

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What is mariachi Music?

• This music is a special style of Salvadorian folk music.

• This is a special style of Mexican food.

• This music is a special style of Mexican folk music.

Cinco de Mayo means______________ in Spanish

• the 15th of May

• the 5th of March

• the 5th of May

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Mexico actually celebrates Independence Day on_____________________________

• September 6th.

• September 16th.

• November 16th.

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True or False :

Cinco de Mayo is more popular in America than it is in Mexico

• True

• False

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What type of Mexican food is mentioned in the text?

• enchiladas

• tacos

• chalupas

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