Discovering Washington, D.C.

What is the White House covered with to protect its exterior?

• Gray paint

• Plastic covering

• Whitewash paint

• Wallpaper

How many floors does the White House have?

• 2 floors

• 10 floors

• 6 floors

• 3 floors

What is the Statue of Freedom made of?

• Gold

• Silver

• Bronze

• Iron

How many justices must want to hear a case for it to make it to the Supreme Court?

• Two

• Four

• Six

• Nine

Who was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court?

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg

• Elena Kagan

• Sonia Sotomayor

• Sandra Day O'Connor

Who chooses the location and design for a new memorial in Washington, D.C.?

• The President

• Congress and various government organizations

• The Supreme Court

• Local government

What does the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier represent?

• Presidential graves

• A historical monument

• A famous battle site

• The sacrifices of military heroes

What is the purpose of the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

• To symbolize an army funeral

• To celebrate national holidays

• To mark the beginning of a new day

• To entertain visitors

How many museums are part of the Smithsonian Institution?

• 5 museums

• 10 museums

• 19 museums

• 25 museums

What is unique about the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum?

• It's located on the moon

• It's the oldest museum

• It has the largest collection of space artifacts

• It only displays airplanes