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In Mexico, this happy holiday comes each year on November 1 and 2. Families smile, sing, and remember people they loved who have died.  \nTo remember them, families make an ofrenda, which is atable set with special things. They add photos, candles, and bright orange flowers called marigolds. They also set out sweetbread and sugar skulls that look like colorful little treats!  \nThose sugar skulls are painted with pink, yellow, and blue dots. The Day of the Dead is not the same as Halloween, for it has its own meaning. It is so special that a group called UNESCO says it must be kept safe forever.  \nDay of the Dead in Mexico  \nName:  \n\n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) What did UNESCO say about this holiday?\u003Cbr>A. It is only for one family B. It should end each year early\u003Cbr>C. It must be kept safe forever D. It began in the year 2000\u003Cbr>2) What is an ofrenda?\u003Cbr>A. A sweet bread with sugar on top B. A table set with special things\u003Cbr>C. A big orange flower for the yard D. A song families like to sing\u003Cbr>3) On what days does the Day of the Dead come?\u003Cbr>A. November 1 and 2 B. October 30 and 31\u003Cbr>C. November 10 and 11 D. December 1 and 2\u003Cbr>4) What three things do families add in sentence 2?\u003Cbr>A. Cups, plates, and spoons B. Toys, books, and games\u003Cbr>C. Photos, candles, and flowers D. Hats, coats, and boots\u003Cbr>5) What do the sugar skulls look like?\u003Cbr>A. They are shaped like flowers B. They are white with no color\u003Cbr>C. They are wrapped in brown paper D. They are painted with colorful dots\u003Cbr>6) What is this passage mostly about?\u003Cbr>A. A day to plant orange flowers B. A big game families play in fall\u003Cbr>C. A happy holiday to remember D. A scary night to knock on doors loved ones\u003Cbr>7) What color are the marigold flowers?\u003Cbr>A. Pale yellow B. Bright orange C. Soft pink D. Deep blue\u003Cbr>8) Why is the Day of the Dead not the same as Halloween?\u003Cbr>A. It happens in the summer B. It uses no flowers at all\u003Cbr>C. It is only for grown-ups D. It has its own meaning |  |  | 1.\u003Cbr>2.\u003Cbr>3.\u003Cbr>4.\u003Cbr>5.\u003Cbr>6.\u003Cbr>7.\u003Cbr>8. |  | Answers |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 1-8 | 88 | 75 | 63 | 50 |  | 38 | 25 | 13 | 0 |\n\nReading [www.CommonCoreSheets.com](www.CommonCoreSheets.com) Page 2 of 2  \nHave you heard of the Day of the Dead? In Mexico, this happy holiday comes each year on November 1 and 2. Families smile, sing, and remember people they loved who have died.  \nTo remember them, families make an ofrenda, which is atable set with special things. They add photos, candles, and bright orange flowers called marigolds. They also set out sweetbread and sugar skulls that look like colorful little treats!  \nThose sugar skulls are painted with pink, yellow, and blue dots. The Day of the Dead is not the same as Halloween, for it has its own meaning. It is so special that a group called UNESCO says it must be kept safe forever.  \nDay of the Dead in Mexico  \nName: Answer Key  \n\n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) What did UNESCO say about this holiday?\u003Cbr>A. It is only for one family B. It should end each year early\u003Cbr>C. It must be kept safe forever D. It began in the year 2000\u003Cbr>2) What is an ofrenda?\u003Cbr>A. A sweet bread with sugar on top B. A table set with special things\u003Cbr>C. A big orange flower for the yard D. A song families like to sing\u003Cbr>3) On what days does the Day of the Dead come?\u003Cbr>A. November 1 and 2 B. October 30 and 31\u003Cbr>C. November 10 and 11 D. December 1 and 2\u003Cbr>4) What three things do families add in sentence 2?\u003Cbr>A. Cups, plates, and spoons B. Toys, books, and games\u003Cbr>C. Photos, candles, and flowers D. 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