Cinco De Mayo

PART A: What is the central idea of the text?

• A. The Battle of Puebla successfully ended the Franco-Mexican War.

• B. Mexico's debt during the 1800s had a negative impact on the country and its culture.

• C. President Juárez created Cinco de Mayo and is responsible for the holiday's traditions.

• D. Cinco de Mayo has changed over time but continues to be an important celebration of Mexican culture.

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PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• A. "The treasury was nearly bankrupt after fifteen years of civil war and two years fighting the United States." (Paragraph 3)

• B. "Cinco de Mayo stands as an important day for Mexican people around the world." (Paragraph 8)

• C. "Cinco de Mayo became a major Mexican American holiday because of Chicano activists in the 1960s." (Paragraph 9)

• D. "Many students learn about the holiday in school and through public festivals." (Paragraph 10)

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Which quotation best describes the relationship between the Battle of Puebla and modern-day celebration of Cinco de Mayo?

• A. "The Battle of Puebla is still remembered today with Cinco de Mayo." (Paragraph 8)

• B. "They were inspired by how the Mexican soldiers overcame great odds in the Battle of Puebla."

• C. "These events highlight parts of Mexican culture that come from Puebla." (Paragraph 10)

• D. "It started as a battle in Puebla and later became a holiday about Mexican culture." (Paragraph 12)

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How does the author support the idea that Cinco de Mayo is growing in popularity across the United States?

• A. The author explains that Cinco de Mayo is now celebrated by people who are not from Mexican descent.

• B. The author provides examples of how Mexican Americans currently celebrate the holiday.

• C. The author shares a personal experience from a recent Cinco de Mayo celebration.

• D. The author describes cultural traditions that are rooted in Puebla history.

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What is the meaning of the word "ragtag" in paragraph 5?

• troubled

• prepared

• disorganized

• independent

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What is the author's purpose in paragraph 10?

• A. to persuade readers to celebrate cultural holidays

• B. to highlight the different ways Cinco De Mayo is celebrated

• C. to provide readers with an understanding of Cinco de Mayo

• D. to argue the importance of remembering the Battle of Puebla

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The president of Mexico during the late 1800s was named ______________.

What year did the Franco-Mexican war end?

• 1867

• 1687

• 1786

• 1876

The name of the county Mexico could not come to an agreement with.

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Have you participated in celebrations in your own community? Compare

and contrast these celebrations with Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

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