Characters
Plot
Culture I
Culture II
Miscellaneous
100

Who is Coco?

Miguel's great-grandmother

100

Why is Miguel angry with his family?

His family won't let him do what he loves: play music. 

100

What are Alebrijes?

 Animal sculptures

100

What culture does this movie show? 

Mexican culture 

100

What languages are spoken in Coco?

Spanish and English. 

200

Who is Ernesto de la Cruz?

The famous singer who stole Coco's father's songs and killed him 

200

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. 

200

What are Xolo dogs known for?

Being a spirit guide to the afterlife.

200

What is the biggest Mexican holiday shown in the movie?

The Day of the Dead. Los Días de los Muertos. 

200

How do you say "hello" in Spanish?

¡Hola! is hello in Spanish.

300

Who is Héctor?

Miguel's real great-great-grandfather. Coco's father. He was killed by Ernesto de la Cruz.

300

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. 


300

Why are marigold petals placed on the ground?

To make the path for the dead.

300

What does Los Dias de los Muertos celebrate?

Deceased loved ones.

300

What is the name of this traditional Mexican music?

Mariachi music!

400

Who wrote the song, "Remember Me"? 

Hector, Coco's father

400

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. 

400

What are cenotes?

Man made caves.

400

What are the dates for the Day of the Dead?

November 1st and 2nd 

400

Name one Academy Award that Coco won

Coco won "Best Animated Feature" and "Best Original Song". 

500

Who is the famous, dead, Mexican woman artist with a unibrow?

Frida Kahlo

500

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. 

500

What are Alebrijes made of?

Wood or paper machier

500

What is an 'ofrenda'?


The altar/the offering


500

What are the orange flower petals in Coco?

The Mexican Marigold, a beautiful flower native to Mexico.