National Anthem Quiz

What is a national anthem?

• A type of food

• A type of animal

• A type of dance

• A special patriotic song

Who wrote the words to the U.S. national anthem?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Francis Scott Key

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

When do people sing 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?

• While sleeping

• During math class

• Before baseball games and other sporting events

• While watching TV

What should you do when you hear the U.S. national anthem?

• Stand and face a flag

• Sit down and talk loudly

• Cover your ears

• Ignore it and keep playing

What do men do during the national anthem?

• Take off their hats

• Put on their hats

• Start dancing

• Jump up and down

What did 'The Star-Spangled Banner' start as?

• A poem

• A painting

• A recipe

• A movie

When did Congress make 'The Star-Spangled Banner' the national anthem?

• 1950

• 1931

• 1776

• 1865

What is the purpose of singing 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?

• To show love for ice cream

• To show dislike for the country

• To show love for the country

• To show dislike for ice cream

What is another patriotic song mentioned in the text?

• Baby Shark

• Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

• Yankee Doodle

• Old MacDonald Had a Farm

What did the United States have before 'The Star-Spangled Banner' became the national anthem?

• A set of national movies

• A set of national recipes

• A set of national dances

• A set of national songs