OK History S9 E2: A Piece of Home

How many Oklahomans fought in WWI and WWII according to the text?

• Approximately 450,000

• About 500,000

• Nearly 600,000

• Over 700,000

What does the Oklahoma man do to remember the soldiers?

• Creates a documentary

• Writes a book

• Holds an annual memorial service

• Visits their graves and leaves behind 'A Piece of Home'

What does the Oklahoma man leave behind at the graves?

• A personal letter

• A flag

• A Piece of Home

• Flowers

What significant event is commemorated by the Oklahoma man's actions?

• The end of the Civil War

• The signing of the Armistice

• The battles of WWI and WWII

• The founding of Oklahoma

How does the community in Oklahoma contribute to the memorial service?

• By organizing a parade

• By donating to a veterans' fund

• By attending the service

• By sending letters to active soldiers

What symbolizes the Oklahoma man's respect and remembrance for the soldiers?

• The flag he raises every morning

• The uniform he wears

• 'A Piece of Home' he leaves at the graves

• The speech he gives annually

What annual event does the Oklahoma man participate in to honor soldiers?

• A veterans' marathon

• A memorial service

• A historical reenactment

• A documentary screening

What item is considered 'A Piece of Home' that the Oklahoma man leaves at the graves?

• A photograph

• A local newspaper

• A soil sample from Oklahoma

• A handwritten note

Why does the Oklahoma man feel it's important to remember the soldiers from WWI and WWII?

• To educate the younger generation

• To honor their sacrifice

• To keep their stories alive

• All of the above

What specific day does the Oklahoma man hold the annual memorial service?

• Memorial Day

• Veterans Day

• Independence Day

• Armistice Day