Day of the Dead

What is the Day of the Dead?

• A Mexican holiday

• A scary celebration

• A family reunion

• A festival for animals

What is the purpose of setting up a candlelit altar?

• To remember the deceased

• To celebrate the living

• To honor the ancestors

• To have a big party

What do families do at the graveyard during Day of the Dead?

• Clean tombstones

• Sing songs

• Talk to their ancestors

• All of the above

Why are skeletons important during Day of the Dead?

• To scare people

• To remind people of death

• To play music

• To make tortillas

What do the skeletons do during Day of the Dead?

• Play guitar

• Take a bath

• Make tortillas

• All of the above

What do Mexicans celebrate on Day of the Dead?

• Their ancestors

• Their birthdays

• Their pets

• Their favorite foods

What is the significance of the favorite items on the altar?

• To remember the deceased

• To decorate the altar

• To feed the spirits

• To have a feast

What holiday did Spanish invaders bring to Mexico?

• Day of the Dead

• All Souls' Day

• Christmas

• Halloween

When is Day of the Dead celebrated?

• November 1 and 2

• December 25

• October 31

• January 1

Who is the target audience for this quiz?

• Grade 3 students

• Parents

• Teachers

• Mexican ancestors