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Q.1
How many stars are included on the blue field in the left-hand corner of the flag?
100; one for each member of the Senate
56; one for each signer of the Declaration of Independence
50; one for each state currently in the Union
44; one for each President of the United States
Q.2
When was the last time the U.S. flag was updated?
1945
1865
1781
1960
Q.3
What was one unique innovation on the first American Flag that no country’s flag before had depicted?
Horizontal stripes
Five-pointed stars
Red, white and blue color scheme
Arranging of the stars in a circular pattern
Q.4
What is considered the proper conduct for non-military personnel when reciting the Pledge of Allegiance?
Remain still with your hands at your side, standing at attention toward the flag as you recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Bow your head respectfully as you recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Stand at attention facing the flag with your right hand over your heart
You can recite the pledge however you want, as long as it is respectful
Q.5
What is the appropriate protocol for flying the flag on Memorial Day?
Fly the flag at half-staff all day
Fly the flag at full-staff all day
Fly the flag at half-staff until noon
There is no protocol for Memorial Day
Q.6
How many times has the American flag been changed?
15
8
43
27
Q.7
What was the name of the first flag of the United States?
Stars and Stripes
Grand Union Flag
The Star-Spangled Banner
Old Glory
Q.8
Who is credited with the original design of the U.S. flag?
Francis Scott Key
Clara Barton
George Washington
Betsy Ross
Q.9
How long is the flag to be flown at half-staff following the death of a current or former U.S. president?
One week
One day
30 days
50 days
Q.10
When the flag is in such condition that it is no longer fit to display, what is the preferable way to dispose of it?
Burying it
Shredding it
Burning it
Cryogenically freezing it
Q.11
What are the only acceptable ornaments and/or fringes that can adorn the flag?
Only the eagle finial may sit atop the staff with no fringe on the flag
No finial is allowed on the staff, but a flag may be adorned with gold fringe
No finial or fringe is acceptable for a flag on display
There are no regulations for flag adornments—it is a matter of preference
Q.12
What is the color red meant to represent on the flag?
Vigilance and perseverance
Purity and innocence
Hardiness and valor
Bloodshed and sacrifice
Q.13
Which of these national standards is older than the U.S. flag?
Union Jack of Great Britain
Dannebrog of Denmark
Tricolore of France
Bundesflagge und Handelsflagge of Germany
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