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Dia de los Muertos

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

The artist who created political cartoons with skeletons and skulls is:

a)

Diego Rivera

b)

Dr. Amalia Mesa-Bains

c)

Frida Kahlo

d)

Jose Guadalupe Posada

2.

The point of Dia de los Muertos is:

a)

To knock on doors and get candy

b)

To wear scary costumes and scare people

c)

To honor our ancestors

d)

To play pranks on your neighbors

3.

Jose Guadalupe Posada first created his cartoons for:

a)

late night TV

b)

printing in newspapers

c)

graffiti

d)

Instagram

4.

What are the skeletons and skulls called?

a)

Calavera y Calacas

b)

Frida y Diego

c)

skeletons and skulls

d)

Skeletor and She-Ra

5.

Are Dia de los Muertos skeletons supposed to be scary?

a)

Yes!

b)

No!

6.

Who is the artist known for making altars for feminist icons?

a)

Frida Kahlo

b)

Mona Lisa

c)

Dr. Amalia Mesa-Bains

d)

Kristin Farr

7.

The flowers used on traditional Dia de los Muertos altars are

a)

roses

b)

lillies

c)

poinsettias

d)

marigolds

8.

It is important to include _________ on Dia de los Muertos altars.

a)

Photos of your relatives

b)

Halloween decor

c)

Cupcakes

d)

Avocados

9.

Dia de los Muertos is a tradition that has roots in ________ culture.

a)

Colonial American

b)

Medieval English

c)

Ancient Egyptian

d)

Aztec

10.

What day does Dia de los Muertos begin on?

a)

October 31

b)

November 1

c)

October 18

d)

November 21

11.

According to tradition, the spirits of our ancestors _______ on Dia de los Muertos.

a)

Haunt people

b)

Return to their families for a visit

c)

Come back to life

d)

Become zombies

12.

The beautiful female skeleton in a fancy hat and dress is called:

a)

La Karen

b)

La Calavera

c)

La Catrina

d)

La Cardi B