Veterans Day

What is a veteran?

• people currently serving in the military
• people who served in the military
• only brave men
• only brave men

What are our branches of U.S. military?

• army, navy, air force
• army, marines, air force
• army, navy, air force, marines, coast guard
• national guard, army, air force, marines

What is the purpose of Veterans Day?

• to celebrate our country's independence
• to learn about our country's military
• to remember the end of World War II
• to honor and remember our military service members

Both men and women can join the military when they are 18 years old.

• True
• False

What can you do to celebrate Veterans Day?

• Write a report
• Make a presentation
• Take a quiz
• Thank a Veteran!

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What does POW on a license plate represent?

• That the driver is a Piece of Work
• That the driver is from England
• That the driver is Proud of Wisconsin
• That the driver is a Prisoner of War

What is the LEAST thing a 7th grader can do on Veterans Day?

• Give a large speech in front of thousands at a Veterans Day function
• Plant a row of red, white, and blue flowers along Route 28 during rush hour
• Prepare a large meal for all the Veterans in your neighborhood
• Thank a Veteran for their service

A "highly decorated" soldier has earned many uniforms.

• True
• False

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What does the U.S. Coast Guard do? 

• Transport soldiers and Marines to far-off ports 
• Provide support for the U.S. Navy
• Defend American ports and waterways
• Prevent enemies from launching submarine attacks

If your city flooded, which armed forces members would be most likely to come and help out? 

• The Marines
• The Army
• The Navy
• The National Guard