A Day to Remember - Informational Text

According to the passage 'A Day to Remember', what is the main purpose of Memorial Day?

• To celebrate the start of summer

• To honor and remember military members who died in service

• To commemorate all veterans, living or deceased

• To mark the end of the Civil War

Memorial Day is a national holiday in the United States that takes place on the last _______ of May each year.

• Monday

• Friday

• Sunday

• Wednesday

What was Memorial Day originally known as, according to the passage?

• Decoration Day

• Remembrance Day

• Veterans Day

• Liberty Day

According to the passage, what is the main difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

• Memorial Day honors those who died in military service, while Veterans Day honors all who have served.

• Memorial Day is celebrated in November, while Veterans Day is in May.

• Memorial Day is only for Army veterans, while Veterans Day is for all branches.

• Memorial Day is a global holiday, while Veterans Day is only in the U.S.

Memorial Day is typically marked by large parties and joyous festivities, according to the passage.

• True

• False

When was Memorial Day officially recognized as a federal holiday, according to the passage?

• 1865

• 1968

• 1971

• 1980

According to the passage, what act allowed federal employees a three-day weekend by moving Memorial Day to the last Monday in May?

• The Uniform Monday Holiday Act

• The Federal Employees Act

• The Memorial Day Act

• The National Holiday Act

According to the passage, some common ways people pay tribute to fallen soldiers on Memorial Day include:

• Attending parades and placing flags on graves

• Going shopping for sales

• Watching movies at home

• Traveling to the beach