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WorksheetsMemorial Day
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 4hrs 50mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Memorial Day was called...
a)
Father’s Day
b)
Decoration Day
c)
Dog’s Day
d)
Children’s Day
2.
When is Memorial Day?
a)
May 30th, every year
b)
May 28th, every year
c)
on the second Monday in May
d)
On the last Monday in May
3.
Why was Memorial Day was once called Decoration Day?
a)
people would decorate their houses and yards
b)
people would decorate the graves of Civil War soldiers
c)
children would decorate their classrooms in school
d)
families would watch parades together
4.
Why should we honor military members?
a)
They work hard
b)
So we can have pool parties and barbeques
c)
They keep our country safe and free
d)
They are mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters
5.
Where did Memorial Day get its start?
a)
Waterloo, New York
b)
New York, New York
c)
Washington D.C.
d)
Arlington, Virginia
6.
After what war was memorial day started?
a)
World War I
b)
World War II
c)
Civil War
d)
The Korean War
7.
We honor all the men and women that have fought and died for our _____.
a)
independence
b)
freedom
c)
families
d)
pets
8.
Some cities have _____ to celebrate Memorial Day.
a)
nothing
b)
people
c)
parades
d)
naps
9.
Which season do many people think Memorial Day is the beginning of?
a)
Summer
b)
Fall
c)
Spring
d)
Winter
10.
How many stars are on the United States flag?
a)
1
b)
5
c)
25
d)
50
11.
There were 321 American flags in the store to sell. Memorial Day weekend 285 flags were sold. How many flags were left in the store?
a)
36
b)
606
c)
46
d)
506
e)
What?!
12.
Veteran's Day and Memorial Day are the same.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Some cities have _____ to celebrate Memorial Day.
a)
nothing
b)
people
c)
parades
d)
naps
14.
Which word matches the definitions below?
To treat someone with respect
a)
Distract
b)
Frequent
c)
Honor
d)
Uncertain
15.
Before 1967, Memorial Day was a special day.....
a)
to honor and remember people who have served our country
b)
to thank people who serve in the military
c)
to honor soldiers who died in the American Civil War
d)
to visit people who were injured
16.
After 1967, Memorial Day was a special day.....
a)
to remember soldiers who died in all of our country's wars
b)
to thank people who serve in the military
c)
to honor soldiers who died in the American Civil War
d)
to visit people who were injured
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