Day of the Dead

Which two cultures  or religions are combined for this celebration?

• Aztec and Mayan 

• Aztec and Catholic. 

• Inca and Catholic. 

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How does Catalina feel about death?

• Death should be taken seriously.

• Death is just the next step to eternal life. 

• Death is sad.

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What items do you notice on the graves?

• Flowers, candles, pictures 

• balloons, toys, and pictuers 

• Flowers, balloons, and toys 

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How has the interviewer changed his mind about death after a night near the altar?

• It is sad and gloomy.

• It is not fun.

• It is happy and exciting. 

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What does the interviewer ask Catalina?

• If he could put a statue at the altar.

• If he can put his own pictures at the altar.  

• If he could put flowers at the altar.

How does making an altar help those who are missing their loved ones?

• It helps them with the funeral. 

• It makes them feel that they are with them.

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Who gets served food first?

• The dead loved ones.

• Catalina. 

• The interviewer. 

What signals the end of Dia de los Muertos?

• Smoke

• Bells

• Fire works

What does he believe the point of "Day of the Dead" is?

• It is a sad and gloomy day of remembrance. 

• It is an excuse to have fun.

• It is both tragic and a celebration of life. 

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Day of the Dead is ....

• a moment to eat delicous mexican plates 

• a Halloween celebration for people to wear customes. 

• a celebration of life for loved ones who have passed away

• to come together as a family and celebrate the birthday of loved ones. 

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