Who is Coco?
Miguel's great-grandmother
Why is Miguel angry with his family?
His family won't let him do what he loves: play music.
What are Alebrijes?
Animal sculptures
What culture does this movie show?
Mexican culture
What languages are spoken in Coco?
Spanish and English.
Who is Ernesto de la Cruz?
The famous singer who stole Coco's father's songs and killed him
Why does Miguel's family hate music?
Because Coco's father left his wife and baby to become a musician. Imelda Rivera, the wife, cannot forgive him.
What are Xolo dogs known for?
Being a spirit guide to the afterlife.
What is the biggest Mexican holiday shown in the movie?
The Day of the Dead. Los Días de los Muertos.
How do you say "hello" in Spanish?
¡Hola! is hello in Spanish.
Who is Héctor?
Miguel's real great-great-grandfather. Coco's father. He was killed by Ernesto de la Cruz.
What really happened to Coco's father, Héctor?
He tried to leave his partner, Ernesto de la Cruz. But Ernesto de la Cruz poisoned Héctor's drink, stole Héctor's songs, and became famous.
Why are marigold petals placed on the ground?
To make the path for the dead.
What does Los Dias de los Muertos celebrate?
Deceased loved ones.
What is the name of this traditional Mexican music?
Mariachi music!
Who wrote the song, "Remember Me"?
Hector, Coco's father
Why did Miguel become invisible?
How does Miguel return to the land of the living?
Miguel became invisible because he stole from the dead (the guitar). Miguel can only be a boy again if he gets his family's blessing.
What are cenotes?
Man made caves.
What are the dates for the Day of the Dead?
November 1st and 2nd
Name one Academy Award that Coco won
Coco won "Best Animated Feature" and "Best Original Song".
Who is the famous, dead, Mexican woman artist with a unibrow?
Frida Kahlo
What happens after Miguel returns to the land of the living? (What happens to Coco? What happens to Héctor? What happens to Ernesto de le Cruz?)
Coco dies of old age. Héctor's picture is on the family altar. Because of Coco's letters from her father Héctor, everyone knows Ernesto de la Cruz lied! He is not a hero anymore.
What are Alebrijes made of?
Wood or paper machier
What is an 'ofrenda'?
The altar/the offering
What are the orange flower petals in Coco?
The Mexican Marigold, a beautiful flower native to Mexico.