1. What does a vexillologist study? Flags Great battles Historical records Great statesmen 2. Who made the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star-Spangled Banner? Betsy Ross Mary Pickersgill Martha Washington Francis Hopkinson 3. You’re flying an American flag at half staff for a time of mourning. During this grieving period, the flag will never rise to full staff? False True 4. The exact proportions of the flag and arrangement of stars were not officially declared until a presidential order in what year? 1817 1888 1912 1954 5. According to the U.S. Flag Code, the U.S. flag should never be: Raised briskly Flown at night Replaced when damaged Used as clothing 6. When were the words “Under God” added to the Pledge of Allegience? 1870 1917 1942 1954 7. You’re planning a political function, and you want the speaker’s podium to look suitably patriotic. What’s a correct way to decorate the podium and the stage? With an American flag wrapped around the speaker. With red, white and blue-striped bunting, blue stripe on top. With an American flag covering the podium. Two flags crossing on the front of the podium. 8. The first official U.S. flag had: Thirteen stripes and the words Dont Tread on Me A British Union Jack in the upper left corner Thirteen stars and thirteen stripes A snake and the words Don’t Tread on Me 9. The last new star was added to the flag in which year? 1949 1956 1959 1960 10. You are at a baseball game as the national anthem is played. A large U.S. flag is flying to your left; to your right, the players are standing and the music is playing. Which way should you face? Straight ahead. Towards the flag at the left. Towards the music at the right. Towards the players at the right, since they’re in the closest thing to a military uniform. Loading … Question 1 of 10
