Memorial Day Quiz

Cameron and his family are planning to attend a local parade on Memorial Day. They discuss the reason behind the holiday. What is the primary purpose of Memorial Day in the United States?

• To celebrate the end of summer

• To honor servicemembers who sacrificed their lives

• To commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• To mark the beginning of the school year

Lanie and Cameron are preparing a presentation about US holidays. They want to include the year when the US Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which included Memorial Day as the last Monday in May. In which year did this happen?

• 1868

• 1968

• 1971

• 2000

During a history club meeting, Bowen asks, "Who led the organization that designated Decoration Day for May 30?"

• President Abraham Lincoln

• General Robert E. Lee

• Major General John Logan

• General Ulysses S. Grant

Lanie is researching the origins of Memorial Day for her history project. She wants to know which significant event in US history led to the creation of Memorial Day. What should she write in her report?

• World War I

• The US Civil War

• The Vietnam War

• The American Revolution

On Memorial Day, Bowen and April read about the National Moment of Remembrance Act. What does this Act encourage Americans to do?

• Attend parades

• Visit historical sites

• Pause for a moment of silence at 3:00 PM

• Watch fireworks

On Memorial Day, Bowen and April visit a cemetery to honor fallen soldiers. Which flower do they traditionally place on their graves?

• Rose

• Poppy

• Daisy

• Lily

Cameron is participating in a history quiz at his school. She is asked: What was Memorial Day originally called when it was first established?

• Remembrance Day

• Heroes Day

• Decoration Day

• Veterans Day

April and Cameron are participating in a national history quiz. They are asked: Which city is recognized as the birthplace of Memorial Day by the U.S. Congress?

• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

• Arlington, Virginia

• Waterloo, New York

• Richmond, Virginia

During a history class, Cameron and Keisha are discussing which U.S. president signed the National Moment of Remembrance Act into law. What should they answer?

• Bill Clinton

• George W. Bush

• Barack Obama

• Ronald Reagan

Destinie and Annie are planning a family barbecue to celebrate Memorial Day in the United States. On which day of the week should they schedule the event?

• Saturday

• Friday

• Monday

• Sunday