Understanding Dia de Muertos Basics

What is the main purpose of building altars (ofrendas) during Dia de Muertos?

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To honor and remember deceased loved ones

• To welcome the new year

• To mark the end of summer

Which of the following is a common offering placed on Dia de Muertos altars?

• Fireworks

• Marigold flowers (cempasúchil)

• Christmas ornaments

• Easter eggs

What does the marigold flower symbolize during Dia de Muertos?

• Wealth

• The fragility of life and the path for spirits

• Eternal youth

• Good luck

Which food is traditionally made and placed on the altar for Dia de Muertos?

• Tamales

• Pan de muerto (bread of the dead)

• Tacos

• Churros

Which of the following is NOT a typical symbol associated with Dia de Muertos?

• Sugar skulls

• Skeleton figurines

• Christmas trees

• Candles

What do candles on the altar represent during Dia de Muertos?

• The warmth of summer

• The light guiding spirits back home

• The start of winter

• The end of the festival

Which of the following is a correct use of "ser" in Spanish

• Yo soy estudiante.

• Yo estoy estudiante.

• Yo ser estudiante.

• Yo estar estudiante.

Which sentence correctly uses "estar" to describe a temporary state?

• Ella es cansada.

• Ella está cansada.

• Ella ser cansada.

• Ella estar cansada.

What is the difference between "ser" and "estar" in Spanish?

• "Ser" is used for permanent characteristics, "estar" for temporary states or locations.

• "Ser" is only used for locations, "estar" for professions.

• "Ser" and "estar" mean the same thing.

• "Estar" is used for permanent characteristics, "ser" for emotions.

Which of the following is a cultural activity commonly associated with Dia de Muertos?

• Decorating Christmas trees

• Visiting cemeteries to clean and decorate graves

• Lighting fireworks at midnight

• Hiding Easter eggs