1. When the U.S. flag has become so worn and faded that it should no longer be displayed, what is the preferred method of destroying it? It doesn’t matter; it can just be taken out with the trash. It should be ceremonially buried. It should be burned in a dignified way. It shouldn’t be destroyed; take it to a military base for recycling. 2. 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 3. Francis Scott Key wrote the words to the Star-Spangled Banner after witnessing which of the following? The bombardment of Fort McHenry George Washington’s Inauguration The Battle at Gettysburg The burning of the White House 4. Who made the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star-Spangled Banner? Betsy Ross Mary Pickersgill Martha Washington Francis Hopkinson 5. 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. 6. 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 7. 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 8. 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 9. 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 10. 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 Loading … Question 1 of 10
