¿QUÉ ES UNA QUINCEAÑERA? Ana la mexicana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=depBj6GLqig
Instructions
We'll watch the first ~3-4 minutes of the video. As you listen, pay attention to the images and text that appear on the screen. Asnswer each question by circling the best choice.
1) What is the celebration called when a girl turns 15 in Mexico and other parts of the Spanish-speaking world?
| A) | B) | C) | D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navidad | Quinceañera | Día de los Muertos | Fiesta de Mayo |
2) Which event happens first, before the party begins?
| A) | B) | C) | D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| la cena | la misa | el baile | las fotos |
3) What do you call a female friend who stands with the birthday girl?
| A) | B) | C) | D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| dama | tía | maestra | prima |
4) What is the Spanish word for the young man who dances the first waltz with her?
| A) | B) | C) | D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| padrino | chambelán | hermano | invitado |
5) In the past, who came to most quinceañera parties?
| A) | B) | C) | D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| only teenagers | mostly family | church officials | only girls |
6) What changes depending on how much money the family has?
| A) | B) | C) | D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| the girl’s age | the weather | the size of the party | the color of the dress |
7) Why might a student leave school early before her quinceañera?
| A) | B) | C) | D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| to take final exams | to buy gifts for friends | to get ready and practice the dance | to visit another country |