Day of the Dead

What does "El Día de los Muertos "mean in English?

• The Day of the Devil

• The Day of the Dead

• The Day of the Living

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Where is el Dia de los Muertos celebrated?

• Brazil, Spain, Italy

• México, North America y other parts of the Hispanic world

• Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic

When is "el día de los Muertos" celebrated? 

• May 5 and 6

• November 1 and 2

• January 1 and 2

• September 15 and 16

November 1st is known as "El Dia de los Angelitos" or "El Día de los Inocentes" and is dedicated to the souls of:

• Pets

• Elders

• Children

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How many tiers does a typical altar have?

• 3

• 2

• 6

What is the iconic image that is associated with the Day of the Dead?

• the altar

• the coffin

• the skull

• the taco

True or False: There are many Aztec references in Coco

• True

• False

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The character of Ernesto de la Cruz in the movie Coco was based on the famous Mexican actor and musician Jorge Negrete.

• True

• False

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Frida Kahlo was a famous Mexican musician. 

• True

• False

The wrestler in Coco was based on a real wrestler, or luchador, named "El Santo"

• True

• False

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