WorksheetsDia for Maria
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 3hrs 40mins
Which detail supports the idea that Dia de los Muertos is a happy holiday?
Maria and her mom go to the market in Puebla.
On the last day of celebrations, Maria and her family go to the graveyard.
Everyone laughs and dances at the graveyard.
Which of the following means the same as died?
passed away
alive
gravestone
Who was Ratona?
A friend
A mouse
A cat
What is an ofrenda?
offering to those who have passed away
a friend in need
Music played by a mariachi band
Tía Teresa was
Maria's friend
Maria's cat
Maria's aunt
Dia de los muertos is celebrated
All Spanish speaking countries
Only in the U.S
By people of Mexican heritage
Raul was
A pet rooster
A pet dog
A pet cat
Sal is Spanish for
Salimander
Salt
Salutations
Sal was
A pet dog
A pet cat
A pet mouse
Pimienta is
Spanish for pepper
A Mexican ornament
Spanish for sadness
Calaveras are
Marigolds
Sugar Skulls
Maria's friends
Pepitas are
pepper corns
rock salt
pumpkin seeds
Dia de los muertos is celebrated on
November 1st - November 2nd
Independence Day
Cinco de Mayo
How does Maria feel about her cat, Ratona, not being alive anymore?
Maria is sad and cries all the time.
Maria is not sad but thinks about her often.
Maria forgot about Ratona.
What is the author's purpose for writing Dia for Maria?
to inform and entertain the reader
to inform the reader
to entertain the reader
How are Maria and her mom the same?
They both knew Tia Teresa very well.
They both enjoy celebrating the Day of the Dead.
They are both good cooks.
How do Maria and her friends celebrate their pets that have died?
They went to the park to celebrate their pets?
The went to Maria's house and created an alter for their pets.
What is an altar?
a table or other raised surface that is used for religious or spiritual purpose
a table where food is sold.
flowers in the daisy family with orange or yellow petals.
What dish did Maria take for Ratona?
Cheese
Grapes
Ice cream
How did ratona end up with Maria's family?
Her aunt Teresa found her and took her home when Maria was a baby.
It was a gift from her dad when she was little.
Ratona was given to Maria by her friend.
During dia de los muertos, it is common to celebrate and have a good time.
True
False
What is this special table called?
photos
flowers
altar
bread
How do you say "Day of the Dead" in Español?
Día de Reyes
Día de las Madres
Dia de los Muertos
What kind of flowers they use to decorate for Día de los Muertos?
Roses
Marigold
Tulips
This is a very ____________ day for Families in Mexico.
happy
sad
What is Día de los Muertos about?
It is about celebrating your birthday.
It is about Independence Day
It is a day to remember and honor the loved ones who have died.
It is a day to eat and dance.
False
True
