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Día de los Muertos Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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1.

What is the primary purpose of Día de los Muertos, as shown in Coco?

a)

To celebrate new beginnings

b)

To honor and remember deceased loved ones

c)

To hold a family reunion

d)

To gather and celebrate with friends

2.

What tradition does Miguel’s family observe for Día de los Muertos?

a)

Lighting candles at the cemetery

b)

Offering marigold petals to their ancestors

c)

Building an ofrenda with photos and offerings

d)

Wearing special clothes and dancing

3.

Why does Miguel’s family discourage his interest in music?

a)

They believe music is dangerous

b)

Music is banned in their town

c)

A family member in the past was betrayed by a musician

d)

They feel that music causes family conflicts

4.

How does Miguel’s family influence his decisions?

a)

By showing him positive role models

b)

By pressuring him to work in the family business

c)

By encouraging his dreams of becoming a musician

d)

By inspiring him to follow his own path

5.

What conflict arises because of Miguel’s dream to be a musician?

a)

His family disowns him

b)

He becomes lost in the Land of the Dead

c)

He breaks an important family rule

d)

He cannot find a musical mentor

6.

What does Miguel discover about his heritage in the Land of the Dead?

a)

He has a famous musician in his ancestry

b)

His family invented Día de los Muertos

c)

His family business began in the Land of the Dead

d)

His ancestors were all musicians

7.

How is the theme of remembering loved ones portrayed in the movie?

a)

Only the living remember the dead

b)

The dead fade away if they are forgotten

c)

The dead become musicians if remembered

d)

The Land of the Dead disappears if people are forgotten

8.

What happens to the dead if they are forgotten by the living?

a)

They lose their memory

b)

They become ghosts

c)

They are reborn

d)

They disappear forever

9.

Why is music a strong force in Miguel’s life?

a)

It helps him escape his troubles

b)

It connects him to his heritage and family

c)

It is a tradition in his family

d)

It’s a popular activity in his town

10.

How does Miguel’s view of family change over the course of the movie?

a)

He learns that family is unimportant compared to his dreams

b)

He understands the balance between following his dreams and respecting family traditions

c)

He rejects his family’s values completely

d)

He forgets about his dream of being a musician

11.

What does Miguel learn about forgiveness and understanding?

a)

That it is unnecessary in family relationships

b)

That it is easy to forgive everyone

c)

That it helps bring families together

d)

That it is irrelevant to his journey

12.

How does the ofrenda in Miguel’s home connect to Día de los Muertos?

a)

It holds all family members’ musical instruments

b)

It has items honoring the ancestors

c)

It is where Miguel practices music

d)

It is where the family holds celebrations

13.

What does Miguel learn about his ancestor Héctor in the Land of the Dead?

a)

Héctor was an artist

b)

Héctor was a famous musician

c)

Héctor was a caring family man

d)

Héctor was a family rival

14.

What message about family does Coco convey?

a)

Family is not important when pursuing dreams

b)

Family connections can sometimes hinder one’s goals

c)

Family bonds and memories are essential

d)

Family traditions should be disregarded

15.

Why does Miguel need a blessing to return to the Land of the Living?

a)

To find his family

b)

To gain musical talent

c)

To keep his memory in the Land of the Dead

d)

To break his family’s curse on music

16.

Which object is essential to Miguel’s journey and quest for family connection?

a)

A family heirloom

b)

His guitar

c)

A locket

d)

A marigold petal

17.

What does Miguel realize about pursuing his dreams?

a)

It's impossible without family support

b)

He must leave his family behind

c)

He can find balance between his passion and his family’s wishes

d)

Dreams are less important than family

18.

How is the Land of the Dead portrayed in terms of Mexican culture?

a)

It is very dark and somber

b)

It is vibrant, colorful, and full of celebrations

c)

It is a reflection of modern cities

d)

It mirrors historical Mexican towns exactly

19.

What is Miguel’s relationship with Héctor by the end of the movie?

a)

He rejects Héctor as an ancestor

b)

He resents Héctor’s influence

c)

He respects and cherishes Héctor

d)

He has no connection to Héctor

20.

How does music ultimately connect Miguel to his family?

a)

He sings and performs with them

b)

He teaches his family to love music

c)

He learns the family’s history through songs

d)

He proves his musical talent

21.

What significance does the marigold bridge have in the movie?

a)

It allows spirits to cross between the worlds

b)

It connects the Land of the Dead to other lands

c)

It symbolizes family conflicts

d)

It serves as Miguel’s performance stage

22.

How does Miguel honor his ancestors by the end of the movie?

a)

By giving up music

b)

By placing Héctor’s photo on the ofrenda

c)

By becoming famous

d)

By visiting the Land of the Dead again

23.

What does Miguel learn about following one’s own path?

a)

It's impossible with family traditions

b)

It requires courage and determination

c)

It leads to unexpected challenges

d)

It is always the easiest choice

24.

Why is Héctor at risk of being forgotten in the Land of the Dead?

a)

He never had a family

b)

His photo was lost

c)

His family resented him

d)

He moved to a different town

25.

What role does forgiveness play in the family’s reunion at the end of the movie?

a)

It helps them forget past conflicts

b)

It allows them to share new traditions

c)

It brings them closer and restores harmony

d)

It shows that mistakes don’t impact families