Celebrating Día de los Muertos with Sugar Skulls

What is the special celebration mentioned in the story?

• Christmas

• Día de los Muertos

• Halloween

• Thanksgiving

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Where does the story take place?

• Canada

• Mexico

• Spain

• Brazil

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What are sugar skulls made of?

• Wood

• Metal

• Sugar

• Plastic

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What do sugar skulls help families celebrate?

• Birthdays

• Weddings

• The lives of loved ones

• New Year

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What are the altars called where sugar skulls are placed?

• Tables

• Shelves

• Ofrendas

• Stages

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What other items are placed on the altars besides sugar skulls?

• Books and toys

• Flowers, candles, and favorite foods

• Clothes and shoes

• Paintings and sculptures

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What do the bright colors and happy designs of sugar skulls remind people of?

• A time to be sad

• A celebration of life

• A scary event

• A quiet moment

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What shape are sugar skulls?

• Circles

• Squares

• Skulls

• Stars

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Why might a sugar skull have a name on it?

• To show who made it

• To decorate it

• To honor a family member who has passed away

• To sell it

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What is the mood of the Día de los Muertos celebration?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Boring

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