Veteran's Day Informational Reading

What is the name of the holiday that thanks and honors all the brave men and women who are still alive and have served in the U.S. armed services? 

• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Veteran's Day
• Columbus Day

What holiday honors U.S. soldiers who died fighting for their country?

• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Veteran's Day
• Columbus Day

Which of the armed services helps to patrol and keep the skies safe?

• Army
• Air Force
• Marines
• Coast Guard

Why is the U.S. Navy important?

• The ground troops help protect the land.
• They mostly fly airplanes and protect the skies.
• They have ships, aircraft carriers, and submarines that help protect from the seas.
• It prepares students to become officers in any branch of the armed services.

What do we call someone who has served in the military or in a war?

• captain
• veteran
• marine
• policeman

Which correctly lists branches of the U.S. armed services:

• Army, Navy, President's men, Supremes
• Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard
• ROTC, President's Cabinet, National Guard, Marines
• Army, Marines, Senators, Navy

When is Veteran's Day celebrated?

• July 4th 
• The last day of May
• The last day of November
• November 11th 

What day each year is Memorial Day celebrated?

• Last Monday in May
• Last Monday in November
• November 11th 
• July 4th 

Which of the following does NOT show a way to honor our veterans?

• Write a letter thanking veterans for their service.
• Visit wounded veterans in the hospital.
• Learning more about Veteran's Day.
• Not doing anything on November 11th because it's not a favorite holiday.

What is another name for Armistice Day and Remembrance Day?

• Independence Day
• Memorial Day
• Thanksgiving
• Veteran's Day