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1
The 13 stripes on the American flag represent what.
good luck
the 13 original colonies
George Washington's favorite number
2
How many folds does it usually take to fold the flag properly?
14
13
12
15
3
When the flag passes in a parade the people should?
Stand facing the flag and salute
Remain seated and watch
Stand and face the flag
4
At what pace should the flag be lowered?
Slowly
Medium
It doesn't matter
Quickly
5
What part of the flag should be showing when it is folded?
The stars
Both the stars and stripes
The stripes
6
When the flag is raised to half-staff, what must one do?
Slowly raise it to half-staff
Quickly raise the flag to half-staff
Raise to full-staff for an instant then lower to half-staff
7
How many times has the United States flag been designed?
27
30
23
8
What shape should the flag be folded in?
a circle
a triangle
a square
9
When did the continental congress 1st recognize the Stars and Stripes as the official US flag?
June 14, 1777
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1814
10
How many stripes on the American flag are red?
Six
Eight
Seven
11
The American flag has always had 13 stripes.
True
False, at one point it had 15 stripes
False, at one point it had 14 stripes
12
On what holiday does the flag fly on half-mast until noon, then full mast from noon to sunset?
Memorial Day
Flag Day
Independence Day
13
Proper care of a flag includes what.
not letting it touch the ground
all of the above
keep it clean and mended when necessary
folding it neatly and properly
14
True or False: The American flag has always had 13 stripes?
False
True
15
When the US flag is flown with the national banner of other countries display the flag...
at the same height
higher than
lower than
16
When did Francis Scott Key write the lyrics that became the National Anthem?
July 4, 1814
The night before the battle, September 13, 1814.
The morning after the battle, September 14, 1814.
17
When saluting the flag...?
stand
remove your hat and hold it over your left shoulder
All of the above
Salute if in uniform, otherwise place right hand over heart
18
When did Robert Heft's flag design become the official national flag?
1960
1900
1812
1777
19
Should the American flag touch the ground?
Yes
No
20
How should a worn flag be retired?
Thrown into the trash can
Put it in a time capsule
Recycle it by using as a couch cover
Respectfully burned
21
The designer of the current 50 star flag was a high school student.
True
False
22
At what pace should the American flag be raised?
Quickly
Slowly
It doesn't matter
Medium
23
How many American flags are on the moon?
Three
Six
One
24
The flag may be displayed at all times if it is what.
during sunrise to sunset
in the light if it is illuminated
all of the above
during storms if it's an all weather flag
25
When can the flag be flown upside-down?
During 9/11
As a distress signal
In mourning
