Taking the Fifth: Cinco de Mayo Quiz

2. Though Cinco de Mayo is acknowledged in Mexico, when is Mexican Independence Day actually celebrated?

• September 16.
  Muy bien! It's September 16. On that date in 1810, Miguel Gregorio Antonio Hidalgo, a priest and revolutionary, issued his famous grito (cry), calling for social and economic reform from Spain. Mexico eventually won that independence in 1821.
• July 14.
  Incorrecto! It's September 16. On that date in 1810, Miguel Gregorio Antonio Hidalgo, a priest and revolutionary, issued his famous grito (cry), calling for social and economic reform from Spain. Mexico eventually won that independence in 1821.
• December 26.
  Incorrecto! It's September 16. On that date in 1810, Miguel Gregorio Antonio Hidalgo, a priest and revolutionary, issued his famous grito (cry), calling for social and economic reform from Spain. Mexico eventually won that independence in 1821.

3. We all "Remember the Alamo," but do you remember what year the battle for Texas independence was fought?

• 1836
  Sí. The year was 1836. Though the Mexicans won the famous battle, their leader, Santa Ana, was captured later that year and Texas won its independence from Mexico. It became a U.S. state in 1845.
• 1887
  No way, José. The year was 1836. Though the Mexicans won the famous battle, their leader, Santa Ana, was captured later that year and Texas won its independence from Mexico. It became a U.S. state in 1845.
• 1910
  No way José. The year was 1836. Though the Mexicans won the famous battle, their leader, Santa Ana, was captured later that year and Texas won its independence from Mexico. It became a U.S. state in 1845.

4. Some celebrate Cinco de Mayo with tequila. What is tequila made from?

• Cactus.
  Nope. It's the blue agave plant. Tequila is produced in only two places in the world: the Mexican town of Tequila and the surrounding area of Tepatitlan.
• Wheat.
  Wrong. It's the blue agave plant. Tequila is produced in only two places in the world: the Mexican town of Tequila and the surrounding area of Tepatitlan.
• Blue agave.
  Yes! It's the blue agave plant. Tequila is produced in only two places in the world: the Mexican town of Tequila and the surrounding area of Tepatitlan.

5. Which of the following films takes place during Mexico's fight for independence from Spain?

• Treasure of the Sierra Madre.
  Nope. It's The Mark of Zorro. Though set in Spanish California, the film recounts the efforts of Mexican hero Don Diego de la Vega (Zorro) and his fight against Spanish rule.
• Don Quixote.
  Sorry. It's The Mark of Zorro. Though set in Spanish California, the film recounts the efforts of Mexican hero Don Diego de la Vega (Zorro) and his fight against Spanish rule.
• The Mark of Zorro.
  You're pretty sharp! It's The Mark of Zorro. Though set in Spanish California, the film recounts the efforts of Mexican hero Don Diego de la Vega (Zorro) and his fight against Spanish rule.