Cinco de Mayo Passage Questions

1. What is Cinco de Mayo?

• Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and in some parts of the United States.

• Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated in France and in some parts of the United States.

• Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated in Germany and in some parts of the United States.

• Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and in some parts of the France.

2. What is the historical significance of Cinco de Mayo?

• It is celebrated

  on May 5th and it commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5,

  1862.

• It is celebrated

  on May 5th and it commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the Germans at the Battle of Puebla on May 5,

  1862.

• It is celebrated

  on May 5th and it commemorates the America's army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5,

  1862.

• It is celebrated

  on May 6th and it commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5,

  1862.

3. When is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?

• May 4

• May 5

• May 6

• May 7

4. What does the word commemorate mean?

• recall and show respect for it

• forget about it

• ignore it

• hate it

5. How is Cinco de Mayo celebrated in Mexico?

• dances, food, and music celebrations

• go to France

• go to Germany

• read a book and have a barbeque

6. What are some traditional foods eaten on Cinco de Mayo?

• hamburgers

• pizza

• guacamole

• soup

7. What is guacamole? How is it made?

• Guacamole is a pizza made from

  mashed avocados, mushrooms, tomatoes, and spices.

• Guacamole is a dip made from

  mashed potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and spices.

• Guacamole is a dip made from

  mashed avocados, onions, tomatoes, and spices.

• Guacamole is a dip made from

  mashed carrots, onions, tomatoes, and spices.

8. How is salsa typically made?

• A. blending all ingredients in a food processor.

• B. cooking all ingredients on a pot on the stove

• C. chopping all ingredients finely and mixing together

• D. all of the above

9. How is the Mexican flag important in the context of Cinco de Mayo food and culture?

• A. It is a popular topping for dishes such as tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.

• B. It is used to decorate traditional Cinco de Mayo foods like guacamole and churros.

• C. It is a symbol of hope, purity, and the blood of the heroes who fought for Mexico's indepencence.

• D. It is an essential ingredient in traditional Cinco de Mayo dishes like salsa and mole.

10. Have you ever tried Mexican food? What did you think of it? What is your favorite Mexican food?