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Study Guide Questions

1.     Why is the quinceaños celebrated? What does it symbolize?
2.     At what age is the quinceaños celebrated?
3.     What must the quinceañera do prior to the festival to ensure that she realizes the religious significance of the celebration?
4.     Who "stands up" with the quinceañera during all of the day's activities?
5.     What religion does Patricia's family practice?
6.     What is pandelote con chile?
7.     Why does Patricia present roses at the mass for the quinceaños?
8.     What does the basilica in Mexico City enshrine?
9.     What is "Dos Ríos"?
10.     Only those persons receiving invitations will come to the quinceaños. True or false?
11.     The quinceaños is celebrated for boys and girls. True or false
12.     The quinceañera must plan the quinceaños by herself. True or false?
13.     To put together a quinceaños takes months of preparation. True or false?
14.     The quinceañera pillow is used by the quinceañera to take a nap after the mass. True or false?
15.     The quinceañera must wear a white dress to symbolize her innocence and youth. True or false?
16.     Name the first stage of the quinceañera's celebration.
17.     For how long has Patricia's family been discussing the quinceaños?
18.     The quinceaños is never rehearsed. True or false?
19.     What does the deacon lead during the quinceaños?
20.     What food do Patricia's grandmother and aunt prepare early on the day of the celebration?
21.     What is the church service formally called by Roman Catholics?
22.     Which two people assume the positions of honor at the head table?
23.     What kind of music is played during the celebration?
24.     What is symbolized in Patricia's presentation by her mother and father?
25.     What is symbolized in the traditional dance of Patricia and her father?
26.     What does Omar represent as he takes Patricia for a dance?
27.     What does each of the fourteen young girls represent?
28.     The fiesta must end at the stroke of midnight. True or false?
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