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- 1. Multiple Choice
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Major George Armistead
Mary Pickersgill
Francis Scott Key
Dr. William Beanes
- 2. Multiple Choice
When Francis Scott Key saw the flag over Fort McHenry was still flying he decided to...
Write a poem about what he saw
Write a song about what he saw
Write a novel about what he saw
Write a newspaper article about what he saw
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the title of the national anthem?Stars and Stripes ForeverAmerica, The BeautifulThe Star Spangled BannerMy Country Tis of Thee
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat was happening when the poem was written?The War of 1812The Civil WarWorld War 1The Revolutionary War
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWho was the United States fighting against?FranceGermanyMexicoGreat Britian
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat does perilous mean?ScaryLongDangerousDeadly
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a rampart?A wall for protectionPart of a ramA bridgeA weapon
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat should you remove when the national anthem plays?GlassesSweaterHatShoes
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAnother tradition when the song plays...SaluteBowRight hand over your heartPray
- 10. Multiple ChoiceHow many stripes are on the flag?13501548
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHow many stars are on the flag?13501548
- 12. Multiple ChoiceHow did Francis know the British lost the battle?Countries all over the world have a patriotic song.President Madison announced the war was over.Francis saw the American flag was still being flown over Fort McHenry.It was officially declared the National Anthem on March 3, 1931.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceFrancis Scott Key quickly wrote a poem about what he had witnessed.
What is another word for witnessed?watchedtraveledsingwrite - 14. Multiple Choice
over
proof
spangled
o'er
- 15. Multiple Choice
dangerous battle
questions
perilous fight
ramparts
- 16. Multiple Choice
walls of the fort
spangled
questions
ramparts
- 17. Multiple Choice
dotted with stars
spangled
poof
broad stripes
- 18. Multiple Choice
stripes blowing back and forth
broad stripes
proof
questions
- 19. Multiple Choice
rippling in the air
ramparts
proof
streaming
- 20. Multiple Choice
sun set
twilight's last gleaming
broad stripes
questions
- 21. Multiple Choice
star-spangled banner
ramparts
broad stripes
American flag
- 22. Multiple Choice
the land of the free and the home of the brave
country or United States
proof
broad stripes
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThere are four verses to the "Star-Spangled Banner."TrueFalse
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe "Star-Spangled Banner" was designated as the National Anthem in what year?1815193119181972
- 25. Multiple ChoiceAccording to legend, at what sporting event did the singing of the "Star-Spangled Banner" begin?1918 World Series1923 Kentucky Derby1914 Stanley Cup1922 football World Championship
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhy is the flag so much shorter today than when it was sewn?Why is the flag so much shorter today than when it was sewn?Samples have been removed for conservation testingThe family which preserved the Star Spangled Banner, gave small pieces away as souvenirs and gifts over
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhere can you find the original Star Spangled Banner today?At the Smithsonian Institution.In Donald Trump's private collectionAt the Republican National Committee Headquarters
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhen did Francis Scott Key write the lyrics that became the National Anthem?July 4, 1814.Option 1*The morning after the battle, September 14, 1814The night before the battle, September 13, 1814.
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhen did “The Star-Spangled Banner” officially become the United States’s national anthem?193119171814
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhen was the first official American flag adopted by Congress?14 June 177714 June 17754 July 17764 June 1776
- 31. Multiple ChoiceDescribe the flag that flew over Fort McHenry when during the War of 1812.15 stars/15 stripes15 stars/13 stripes18 stars/13 stripes13 stars/15 stripes
- 32. Multiple ChoicePurity and innocence is symbolized by which color on the American flag?WhiteRedBlue
- 33. Multiple ChoiceValor and hardiness are symbolized by which color on the American flag?RedWhiteBlue
- 34. Multiple ChoiceVigilance, perseverance and justice are symbolized by which color on the American flag?RedWhiteBlue
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of Patriotism?Pride for yourselfPride for your familyPride for countryHate for your country
- 36. Multiple Choice
In what year did Congress declare "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem of the U.S.?
In 1820; at the conclusion of the War of 1812
In 1931; 117 years after it was written
In 1812; the year it was written
In 1901; almost a century after it was written
- 37. Multiple Choice
What actions do you take if you are outdoors in uniform and you hear the national anthem?
Stand at ease facing the flag or music and render the hand salute from the first note to the last.
Face the flag, stand at attention, but do not salute from a distance.
March in quick time toward the flag while saluting from the first note to the last.
You face the flag or music, stand at attention, and render the hand salute from the first note to the last.
- 38. Multiple Choice
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Francis Scott Key, as a prisoner of war, watched the _________ of Baltimore, Maryland during the War of 1812. He wrote "The Star Spangled Banner" the next morning after seeing the American flag still standing.
bombardment
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
symbol
under arms
- 39. Multiple Choice
What fort did the battle take place at?
Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Sumtner
Fort McHenry
- 40. Multiple Choice
Oh, say! Can you ________________
Hear
See
Smell
Feel
- 41. Multiple Choice
What war was being fought when our national anthem was written?
Revolutionary War
Civil War
War of 1812
French and Indian War
- 42. Multiple Choice
What is the name of our national anthem?
America
The Star Spangled Banner
God Bless America
America the Beautiful
- 43. Multiple Choice
What so __________ we hailed
Quickly
Proudly
Gallantly
Loudly
- 44. Multiple Choice
Whose broad_______________and bright ______________
Stars, Stripes
Lines, Stars
Stars, Lines
Stripes, Stars
- 45. Multiple Choice
And the _____________________ red glare
Rockets
Bombs
Fireworks
Cannons
- 46. Multiple Choice
O'er the land of the _________________and the home of the ____________?
brave, free
Eagles, Phillies
free, brave
free, Americans
- 47. Multiple Choice
O'er the land of the _________________and the home of the ____________?
brave, free
Eagles, Phillies
free, brave
free, Americans
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