Music in the Movies
Characters
Land of the Dead
Culture and Symbols
Comparing the Two Movies
100

What type of music do both The Book of Life and Coco feature to celebrate family and culture?

Traditional Mexican music

100

Who is the main character in Coco who dreams of being a musician?

Miguel

100

In both movies, characters visit what colorful world filled with spirits of the deceased?

The Land of the Dead

100

What flower is used to decorate altars and graves during Día de los Muertos?

Marigolds

100

Both movies are set in which country?

Mexico

200

In Coco, what is the title of the song Miguel plays for his great-grandmother?

“Remember Me”

200

Who are the two gods who make a bet over Manolo and Joaquin in The Book of Life?

La Muerte and Xibalba

200

How can a person visit or be remembered in the Land of the Dead in Coco?

By being remembered by the living / having their photo on an ofrenda

200

What are the colorful paper decorations seen during the celebrations called?

Papel picado

200

Which movie came out first — The Book of Life or Coco?

The Book of Life (2014)

300

In The Book of Life, what instrument does Manolo play instead of fighting in bullfights?

Guitar

300

In Coco, what famous musician does Miguel believe is his great-great-grandfather?

Ernesto de la Cruz

300

In The Book of Life, what must Manolo do to return to the Land of the Living?

Pass the challenges / prove himself worthy

300

What is an ofrenda?

An altar made to honor deceased loved ones

300

Both movies use this holiday as their main setting. What is it?

Día de los Muertos

400

What style of Mexican folk music includes guitars, trumpets, and singing, and is featured in Coco?

Mariachi

400

Who is Manolo’s love interest in The Book of Life?

Maria

400

What happens in Coco when no one remembers a spirit anymore?

They fade away / disappear forever

400

What is a calavera?

A decorative or sugar skull used during Día de los Muertos

400

In which movie does the main character’s family forbid music?

Coco

500

Both movies use songs to honor loved ones who have passed away. What Mexican holiday celebrates this idea?

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

500

In Coco, what is the name of Miguel’s spirit guide (alebrije)?

Dante

500

What lesson do both movies teach about remembering those who came before us?

Family and remembrance keep loved ones alive in spirit

500

What musical theme or message do both movies share about following your dreams?

Stay true to yourself and honor your family

500

What do both Miguel and Manolo learn about family by the end?

Family love and remembrance are more important than fame or fear

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