Memorial Day Quiz

Federico and Rosa are planning a picnic and want to schedule it on Memorial Day in 2025. When should they plan their picnic?

• May 31

• May 30

• May 25

• May 26

Nicolas and Astrid were discussing the significance of a national holiday. Nicolas asked, "What is Memorial Day about?"

• The start of summer

• Honoring those who died in service

• The end of school

• The beginning of spring

During a history class, Herminia asked her teacher, "What was Memorial Day originally called?"

• Remembrance Day

• Heroes' Day

• Decoration Day

• Soldiers' Day

During a history class, Brenda asked her teacher, "In which year did Memorial Day officially become a federal holiday?"

• 1971

• 1890

• 1968

• 1865

Mirna and Lilian are preparing for a Memorial Day event at their school. Choose the symbol they should wear to honor the occasion.

• Yellow Rose

• Blue Ribbon

• White Lily

• Red Poppy

Enrique and Andrea are planning to observe the National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day. What time should they pause to remember?

• 12 p.m.

• 6 p.m.

• 3 p.m.

• 9 a.m.

Mirna and Carlos are planning to attend the biggest Memorial Day parade. Which city should they visit?

• Washington, D.C.

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

Nadia and Lilian were discussing the history of Memorial Day. Nadia asked, "Do you know which act made Memorial Day fall on the last Monday of May?"

• Uniform Monday Holiday Act

• Federal Holiday Act

• Memorial Day Act

• Decoration Day Act

Mariam and Lucina are planning to honor Memorial Day. What is a common activity they might do?

• Planting trees

• Working in the office

• Going to school

• Visiting cemeteries

What flag does Yanexy help raise to half-mast on Memorial Day until noon?

• State flag

• American flag

• Red flag

• White flag