Memorial Day Paired reading

When does Memorial day fall each year?

• July 4th

• Every May 20th

• The last Monday of May

• September 25th

Why is Memorial Day celebrated

• To start the summer.

• to give everyone a day off from school.

• To honor then men and women in the military.

• It is the United States independence day.

What was Memorial day first known as?

• Decoration Day

• Flag Day

• Poppy Day

• Flower's Day

Why are England and Canada's Memorial Day on November 11th?

• Because its the first day of fall.

• Because November is their favorite month.

• Because they let the falling leaves decorate the monuments.

• Because that is the anniversary of the end of World War 1.

Who places flowers at the tomb of the unknown in Arlington National cemetery on Memorial Day?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Prime Minister

• The Supreme Court

True or False. The American Flag flown at half staff on Memorial Day?

• True

• False

What is the Indianapolis 500

• A baseball game

• A soccer match

• A bull race

• A car race

What professional sport is usually played on Memorial Day?

• Baseball

• Football

• Soccer

• The Olympics

What Holiday does the United States celebrate on November 11th?

• Memorial Day

• The 4th of July

• Christmas

• Veterans Day

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of which season?

• Spring

• Summer

• Autum

• Winter