Star-Spangled Quiz

The "Star-Spangled Banner" was designated as the National Anthem in what year?

• 1815
• 1931
• 1918
• 1972

There are four verses to the "Star-Spangled Banner."

• True
• False

The melody that the "Star-Spangled Banner" is sung to was a British drinking song sung by both American and British soldiers called...

• Stairway to Heaven
• Drunken Sailor
• Anacreon in Heaven

The "Star-Spangled Banner" became our National Anthem because of a cartoon.

• True
• False

It is Federal Law that the "Star-Spangled Banner" is played before every sporting event.

• True
• False

This athlete was criticized for NOT placing their right hand over their heart for the singing of the "Star-Spangled Banner" at the Rio Olympic Games.

• Ashton Eaton
• Kristin Armstrong
• Ryan Lochte
• Gabby Douglas

It is illegal to play or sing another song before the start of any professional sporting event in the United States with the exception of O Canada?

• True
• False

Colin Kaepernick is the first athlete to use the "Star-Spangled Banner" to protest.

• True
• False

In what Olympics did this controversial act take place?

• 1964
• 1968
• 1972
• 1976

According to legend, at what sporting event did the singing of the "Star-Spangled Banner" begin?

• 1918 World Series
• 1923 Kentucky Derby
• 1914 Stanley Cup
• 1922 football World Championship