It is important to Arguello that his daughter celebrate Día de los Muertos because

It's an important part of his family’s traditions that he wants to pass on.

How does paragraph 18 contribute to the development of ideas in the text?

It shows the different practices of Día de los Muertos.

Which of the following is important to educators?

People should know the history and purpose of Día de los Muertos.

The Día de los Muertos celebration in “Spectre"...

prompted greater celebrations of the holiday.

How is Día de los Muertos changing?

Its celebrations are becoming more popular and accepted.

Poll: How much did you know about Dia de Los Muertos before this article?

Absolutely nothing. I learned something!, A little bit...I've seen Coco., I knew quite a bit about it actually., I'm an expert and I've celebrated the holiday before.

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1
It is important to Arguello that his daughter celebrate Día de los Muertos because
It’s a fun holiday that gives the family a reason to come together.
It's an important part of his family’s traditions that he wants to pass on.
He wants her to understand how much the holiday has changed.
They have many deceased family members who deserve respect.
2
Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
D
A
B
C
3
How does paragraph 18 contribute to the development of ideas in the text?
It shows the different practices of Día de los Muertos.
It shows how the spirit of Día de los Muertos has changed.
It reveals how Día de los Muertos has been exploited.
It emphasizes the proper ways to practice Día de los Muertos.
4
Which of the following describes the purpose of ofrendas?
to make the altar look lively
to appease the skeleton, La Catrina
to honor people who have died
to provide food for visitors of the altar
5
Which of the following is important to educators?
People should know the history and purpose of Día de los Muertos.
Día de los Muertos celebrations should make a lot of money.
Everyone should have a chance to take part in Día de los Muertos.
The ways of celebration of Día de los Muertos should remain the same.
6
The Día de los Muertos celebration in “Spectre"...
upset people for how the film exploited the holiday.
prompted greater celebrations of the holiday.
confused people about the purpose of the holiday.
didn’t accurately represent the holiday.
7
How is Día de los Muertos changing?
It is more often celebrated by people who don’t understand its significance
Its celebrations are becoming more popular and accepted.
It is becoming more about appearance than honoring the dead.
Its celebrations are frightening more people today who don’t understand it.
8
Which of the following identifies the central idea of the text?
D
A
C
B
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What is the author’s main purpose in the text?
B
C
D
A
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Poll: How much did you know about Dia de Los Muertos before this article?
Absolutely nothing. I learned something!
A little bit...I've seen Coco.
I knew quite a bit about it actually.
I'm an expert and I've celebrated the holiday before.

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