Vocabulary
The __________ scent of burned popcorn filled the kitchen quickly.
pungent
What is the main purpose of Día de los Muertos?
To celebrate and honor loved ones who have died.
What is the main theme of “Memories”?
A. Forgetting the past
B. Celebrating wealth
C. Remembering loved ones after loss
D. Fear of the future
C. Remembering loved ones after loss
What is the main theme of “Remember Me”?
A. Fame is more important than love and family
B. The importance of remembering loved ones
C. Fear of growing up & changing
D. Escaping family traditions & becoming yourself
B. The importance of remembering loved ones
Why is remembering loved ones a significant idea across all three texts?
A. It allows individuals to avoid confronting difficult emotions
B. It reinforces emotional connections that persist after death
C. It encourages people to focus only on the present moment
D. It prevents individuals from forming new relationships
B. It reinforces emotional connections that persist after death
The puppy was small but __________, refusing to stop trying to climb the stairs.
indomitable
Name two traditions associated with Día de los Muertos.
Altars/Ofrendas, Marigolds, Sugar Skulls, Favorite Foods, Photos
Which line best shows the speaker’s attitude toward loss?
A. “Here’s to the ones that we got”
B. “Sometimes all I think about is you”
C. “Now my heart feel like an ember”
D. “Everything will be alright”
A. "Here's to the ones that we got"
How does “Remember Me” reflect the cultural values of Día de los Muertos?
A. It emphasizes avoiding grief by ignoring painful memories
B. It highlights honoring the dead through active remembrance
C. It suggests traditions should be abandoned over time
D. It focuses on fear as the primary response to death
B. It highlights honoring the dead through active remembrance
How do the texts collectively portray the emotional experience of remembrance?
A. As purely joyful and free from any sense of loss
B. As entirely sorrowful and focused on grief alone
C. As a mixture of comfort and pain that shapes identity
D. As an unnecessary practice that delays emotional healing
C. As a mixture of comfort and pain that shapes identity
He acted as if he were __________, ignoring advice from others.
How does Día de los Muertos view death differently from typical mourning practices?
It celebrates and honors the dead rather than focusing only on sadness.
What is the overall tone of “Memories”?
A. Angry and bitter
B. Reflective and bittersweet
C. Humorous and playful
D. Fearful and anxious
B. Reflective and bittersweet
Which statement best explains how the song develops the theme of memory?
A. It presents memory as a burden that prevents emotional growth
B. It portrays memory as a connection that transcends death
C. It suggests memory fades quickly and loses significance
D. It argues memory is only important for the living
B. It portrays memory as a connection that transcends death
What shared message do the article and both songs communicate about memory?
A. Memory should be replaced with new experiences over time
B. Memory functions as a way to maintain meaningful connections
C. Memory is unreliable and often distorts past experiences
D. Memory only serves as a reminder of personal regret
B. Memory functions as a way to maintain meaningful connections
The hikers had to __________ through the muddy trail as the rain poured down.
What is the central idea of the article “Tradition and Change: The Transformation of Día de los Muertos in the United States” by Rebekah Mejorado?
The holiday has evolved in the U.S. while still preserving its core purpose of honoring the dead.
How does the speaker suggest people should remember those who are gone?
A. By forgetting them quickly
B. By avoiding talking about them
C. By celebrating and keeping memories alive
D. By replacing them with new relationships/people
Why is being remembered essential for characters in Coco?
A. It allows them to achieve recognition and social status
B. It helps them forget their past experiences completely
C. It enables them to return permanently to the living world
D. It ensures their continued existence in the spirit world
D. It ensures their continued existence in the spirit world
How does the tone of the informational article differ from the songs?
A. The article is emotional, while the songs are objective
B. The article is critical, while the songs are indifferent
C. The article is informative, while the songs are reflective
D. The article is humorous, while the songs are serious
C. The article is informative, while the songs are reflective
The coach was __________ in his duties when he failed to check on the injured player.
remiss
What tone does the author use to describe Día de los Muertos?
Informative and respectful (accept similar: appreciative, reflective)
What theme does the song communicate about memory and loss?
A. Memories make grief worse, so they should be ignored
B. Remembering loved ones helps healing & connection
C. Loss should never be discussed with other people
D. Remembering loved ones helps during Día de los Muertos
B. Remembering loved ones helps healing and connection
Which best describes the emotional complexity of “Remember Me”?
A. It combines joy and sorrow to reflect lasting emotional bonds
B. It uses humor and irony to minimize the impact of loss
C. It expresses anger and resentment toward past relationships
D. It maintains a detached tone to avoid emotional depth
A. It combines joy and sorrow to reflect lasting emotional bonds
Which theme is most strongly supported across all three texts?
A. Cultural traditions should remain unchanged over time
B. Emotional expression should be limited during grief
C. Love and remembrance extend beyond physical death
D. Individuals must overcome loss by forgetting the past
C. Love and remembrance extend beyond physical death