U.S. Flag Code/Etiquette Quiz

Which part of the flag should be displayed when folded properly?

• Stars
• Stripes

Which year was the first U.S. flag adopted by Congress?

• 1776
• 1777
• 1778
• 1779

True or False: The U.S. Flag Code is a law, and if you do not follow it you can be punished for it.

• True
• False

How should the U.S. Flag be treated?

• 1. With utmost care and respect
• 2. As a regular piece of cloth
• 3. Only during national holidays
• 4. Only by government officials

What should the flag never be dipped to?

• 1. Another flag
• 2. Any person or thing
• 3. A military officer
• 4. All of the above

When displaying the flag, where should the blue union field always be?

• 1. Facing down
• 2. Facing the left
• 3. Facing up
• 4. Facing the right

When is it acceptable to display the flag upside down?

• 1. During a parade
• 2. As a signal of extreme distress
• 3. When it is dirty
• 4. Never

How should the flag be carried in processions or parades?

• 1. Flat or horizontally
• 2. Aloft and free
• 3. In a bag
• 4. On a vehicle

What should be done when the flag is lowered?

• 1. Let it touch the ground
• 2. Fold it immediately
• 3. Ensure no part touches the ground
• 4. Throw it away

Can the flag be used for advertising purposes?

• 1. Yes, freely
• 2. Only for government ads
• 3. No, it should not be used for advertising
• 4. Yes, but only on special occasions