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U.S. Flag Test

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. The flag should be raised in a slow, ceremonious fashion.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

1. The Bible can be placed on the flag when both are on the altar.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The flag in our gym is correctly placed

a)

True

b)

False

4.

1. It is not necessary to salute a flag when it is being marched by in a parade.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

A flag is flown on a mast at sea

a)

True

b)

False

6.

1. The U.S. Flag may be displayed or flown after it has been used as a casket covering.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

The U.S. Flag is among the 7 oldest national flags

a)

True

b)

False

8.

1. When a flag is in poor condition, it should be thrown away.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The flag is displayed at ½ staff on___________________

a)

Valentine's Day

b)

Veteran's Day

c)

Memorial Day

d)

Christmas

10.

The original “Star Spangled Banner” that flew over Fort McHenry and inspired Francis Scott Key’s tribute is now located at

a)

Disney World

b)

The White House

c)

The Smithsonian Institute in Washington D. C.

d)

the Empire State Building in New York

11.

Which is NOT an acceptable U.S. Flag tip?

a)

ball

b)

acorn

c)

eagle

d)

spear

e)

star

12.

Which two states were given stripes on the U.S. Flag, but they were later taken away?

a)

Kentucky

b)

Illinois

c)

Florida

d)

Vermont

13.

Why should the flag not be ½ staff on Veteran’s Day?

a)

It's a time to honor all veterans; those living and those that have passed away.

b)

It should be at 1/2 staff.

c)

The flag is only put at 1/2 staff for the death a President.

d)

Veteran's Day is not a holiday.

14.

How was the design of our flag determined?

a)

Betsy Ross designed the flag.

b)

George Washington designed the flag.

c)

The Continental Congress approved the design.

d)

The US citizens voted on the design of the flag.

15.

Why is the flag folded into a triangular shape?

a)

to honor the British soldiers

b)

to honor the soldiers of the French and Indian War

c)

to honor the soldiers of the Civil War

d)

to honor the soldiers of the Revolutionary War

16.

Where should a flag decal be placed on a vehicle?

a)

on the inside, front window, in the lower corner of the driver's side

b)

on the inside, rear window, in the lower corner on the driver's side

c)

anywhere you want

d)

on the outside, rear window, in the center

17.

Where should it NEVER place a US flag decal?

a)

bumper

b)

window

c)

door

d)

trunk

18.

Is it proper to fly a flag with less than 50 stars?

a)

no, never

b)

only with a Presidential proclamation

c)

yes, but it's better to fly a current US flag

d)

only on Flag Day

19.

Is it proper to display the flag 24 hours a day?

a)

yes, even in the dark

b)

no, it should be taken down every evening at 6 P.M.

c)

no, only US government buildings can fly a flag 24 hours a day

d)

yes, but it should be illuminated

20.

nickname for the American Flag

a)

Union Jack

b)

Old Glory

c)

red, white, and blue

d)

Commonwealth Star

21.

June 14

a)

Groundhog Day

b)

Veteran's Day

c)

Memorial Day

d)

Flag Day

22.

our national anthem

a)

The Star Spangled Banner

b)

The Pledge of Allegiance

c)

Hail to The Chief

d)

My Country 'Tis of Thee

23.

writer of the “Star Spangled Banner”

a)

Francis Bellamy

b)

Francis Scott Key

c)

George Washington

d)

Thomas Jefferson

24.

writer of the original pledge

a)

Francis Bellamy

b)

Francis Scott Key

c)

George Washington

d)

Thomas Jefferson

25.

legendary seamstress of the U.S. Flag

a)

Ben Franklin

b)

Francis Hopkinson

c)

Betsy Ross

d)

Clara Barton

26.

What does the red on the flag represent ?

a)

unity

b)

purity of purpose

c)

sacrifice

27.

What does the blue on the flag represent?

a)

sacrifice

b)

unity

c)

purity of purpose

28.

What does the white represent?

a)

unity

b)

sacrifice

c)

purity of purpose