Hispanic Heritage Month Quiz

When does Hispanic Heritage Month start?

• September 1

• September 15

• October 1

• October 15

Who was the U.S. President when Hispanic Heritage Month was first established?

• John F. Kennedy

• Richard Nixon

• Lyndon Johnson

• Ronald Reagan

What is the main focus during Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States?

• Spanish language

• Mexican history and culture

• Latin American music

• Hispanic food

Which holiday is mentioned as an example of a celebration that varies among Hispanic cultures?

• Cinco de Mayo

• Day of the Dead

• Carnival

• Independence Day

What does Michelle Ortega identify as?

• Puerto Rican

• Cuban

• Mexican-American

• Salvadoran

What is the main challenge in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month according to the text?

• Lack of interest

• Describing the many different cultures

• Finding a venue

• Preparing traditional food

What is the cultural background of Zuliyame Ponce?

• Mexican

• Puerto Rican

• Salvadoran

• Cuban

What is the purpose of the students gathering in the classroom?

• To take a class

• To study

• To talk about Hispanic Heritage Month

• To celebrate a holiday

What is one way Hispanics are similar?

• They all speak the same language.

• They all come from the same country.

• They all have different traditions.

• They all come from Spanish-speaking countries.

How many different Spanish-speaking countries do Hispanics come from?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25