1. When people are buried with military honors, the American flags draping their caskets are buried with them. True False 2. The original American flag has thirteen stars in a circle. The stars, which represent colonies, are in a circle so no colony would be the “first colony”. True False 3. You’re flying the U.S. flag vertically, hanging it from your window down the side of your building. Where should the ‘union’ (the blue field of stars) be if you’re standing in front of the flag admiring your handiwork? Upper left Upper right Lower left Lower right 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. What does a vexillologist study? Flags Great battles Historical records Great statesmen 7. When were the words “Under God” added to the Pledge of Allegience? 1870 1917 1942 1954 8. Officially, why is the flag red, white and blue? Courage, purity, and honor Truth, justice and the American way England and liberty There is no official reason 9. Which of these is not an occasion for flying a U.S. flag at half staff? A prominent government leader has died. Your local sports team has lost the Championship Game. The President or Governor has ordered it. It’s the morning of Memorial Day. 10. Who designed the first official U.S. flag? George Washington Betsy Ross Francis Hopkinson Nobody knows Loading … Question 1 of 10
