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Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
The Book of Life
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3:00
Son las tres.
100
9:27
Son las nueve y veintisiete.
100
When is El Día de los muertos?
November 1st and 2nd
100
What are sugar skulls used for?
Sugar skulls are used to decorate cemeteries and altars. After the Day of the Dead celebrations are over, children eat them.
100
Where was the calavera symbol found throughout the movie?
Possible answers: On Manolo's jacket, on Joaquin's medal, on Abuelita's wheelchair, on Papa Sanchez's jacket, on La Muerte's hat and on Xibalba's eyes.
200
10:30
Son las diez y media.
200
9:27
Son las diez menos veintiuno.
200
Who is La Catrina?
La Catrina is a fully dressed woman. She often has a large hat and is decorated with papel picado. She represents a rich woman.
200
What do people do in the cemetery to celebrate the Day of the Dead?
People decorate their loved one's gravestone with marigolds, pictures, and candles. They also bring their loved one's favorite food and eat it. There are bands, and people dance. People paint their faces like "calaveras" to honor, mourn and remember the dead.
200
True or false- Papel picado was shown in the movie.
True- it was shown in the cemetery and the Land of the Remembered.
300
5:50
Son las seis menos diez.
300
1:00
Es la una.
300
True or False: Day of the Dead and Halloween are the same.
False. Halloween and Day of the Dead are completely different. The Day of the Dead celebrates and remembers the life of someone who is deceased. Halloween puts an emphasis on being "scary" (haunted trails, scary movies, etc).
300
Name a common food prepared for Day of the Dead
Possible answers: Tamales, mole, pan de muerto, tacos and empanadas.
300
True or False: Joaquin marries Maria at the end of the movie.
False: Manolo marries Maria.
400
7:15
Son las siete y cuarto. Son las siete y quince.
400
1:07
Es la una y siete.
400
What is Pan de Muertos?
A special sweet bread that is often used to decorate the altars.
400
How is Day of the Dead similar to All Souls Day? How are they different?
Although Day of the Dead is more extravagant celebration, it is similar to All Souls Day. Day of the Dead and All Souls Day remember the lives of our loved ones. For All Souls Day, there is a table in the church where people can put pictures of their loves ones and write their name in the Book of the Dead. Differences: People usually attend Mass for All Souls Day. It not really a special day. The Day of the Dead is an extravagant celebration with food, parades, face paint, costumes, and altars. The celebration lasts for two days.
400
La Muerte is made out of candy. How does this relate to the Day of the Dead?
Calavera sugar skulls are made for the Day of the Dead. After the celebration, these calavera sugar skulls are eaten. They are candy.
500
4:45
Son las cinco menos cuarto. Son las cinco menos quince.
500
12:50
Es la una menos diez.
500
What do ofrendas consist of?
Pictures, bread, food, toys, marigolds, candles, and other symbolic offerings.
500
True or false: In the cemeteries, people cry and remember their loved ones. The Day of the Dead is a day of mourning.
False: The Day of the Dead is a day of celebration. It is a day used to remember their lives.
500
In your opinion, does the movie The Book of Life accurately portray and describe the Day of the Dead. Why or why not? Use specific examples from the movie to defend your answer. Your answer must be at least three sentences.
Answers will vary.
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