Flag Day Quiz

Flag Day Quiz 1. The first ceremony honoring the Stars and Stripes was on June 14, 1877. What was it in honor of? a the centennial of the adoption of a national flag b George Washington's birthday c Betsy Ross's birthday 2 . The flag is called 'Stars and Stripes' or what? a 'The American Banner' b 'Old Red, White & Blue' с 'Old Glory' 3. How many pieces of fabric does it take to make the American flag? a 54 b 64 с 74 4. Who contributed to the design of the first flag? a Abraham Lincoln b Betsy Ross с Diana Ross 5. What does legend say Betsy Ross showed G. Washington how to make? a circle with the 13 stars b five-pointed star с apple pie 6. Who proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day ? a President Harry S. Truman b President George Washington с President Abraham Lincoln 7. Who wrote The Star-Bangled Banner? a Betsy Ross b Francis Scott Key с George Washington 8. Which of these is true according to the US Flag Code? a The flag should be raised briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously. b The flag should be raised slowly and lowered briskly and ceremoniously. c The flag should be raised and lowered at the same tempo. 9. According to the National Flag Code, which of these are guidelines for those not in military uniform during the playing of the national anthem or the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance? a Stand at attention with hand over heart b Salute throughout. c Rules are flexible depending on the time and place. 10. According to the US Flag Code, which is the preferred way to take care of a flag that is tattered and no longer usable? a Recycle it b Bury it c Burn it