Coco Trivia Questions

40+ Coco trivia questions about Miguel, the Land of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, and the power of music.

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1. What is the main character's name?
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Miguel Rivera — a 12-year-old boy who loves music.

2. What holiday does Coco celebrate?
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Dia de los Muertos — the Day of the Dead in Mexico.

3. Why is music banned in Miguel's family?
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His great-great-grandmother Imelda banned it after her husband left to become a musician and never returned.

4. Who is Miguel's idol?
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Ernesto de la Cruz — a legendary Mexican musician.

5. What happens to Miguel on Dia de los Muertos?
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He accidentally crosses into the Land of the Dead.

6. Who helps Miguel in the Land of the Dead?
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Hector — a charming trickster who claims to know Ernesto.

7. What is the name of Miguel's dog?
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Dante — a Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican hairless dog).

8. What is the name of the song that connects the family?
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Remember Me — written by Hector for his daughter Coco.

9. Who is the real villain?
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Ernesto de la Cruz — he murdered Hector and stole his songs.

10. What does Miguel need to return to the living world?
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A blessing from a family member, which must include no conditions.

11. Who is Mama Coco?
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Miguel's great-grandmother and Hector's daughter — the last living person who remembers him.

12. What year was Coco released?
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2017.

13. What awards did Coco win?
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Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song (Remember Me).

14. What does Miguel play?
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The guitar — which he builds himself in secret.

15. What happens if Miguel is not blessed by sunrise?
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He becomes a skeleton and remains in the Land of the Dead forever.

16. What is the name of Hector's wife?
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Imelda — who becomes a shoe maker after he leaves.

17. What is the alebrije?
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A spirit guide — Dante transforms into one in the Land of the Dead.

18. What does the marigold bridge represent?
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It is made of marigold petals that guide spirits to the living world.

19. Who was the last person who remembered Hector?
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Mama Coco — when she forgets him, he will have his final death.

20. How does Miguel save Hector?
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He plays Remember Me for Mama Coco, who remembers her father and saves his memory.

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