The American Flag

1. This story is mostly about

• A. the correct way to use and display the American flag.

• B. how the colonies decided on a design for the flag.

• C. why an American flag is lowered to half-staff.

• D. when an American flag is usually flown.

2. The first flag law said the American flag would have

• A. stars in a straight line on a dark blue background.

• B. six red stripes and seven white stripes.

• C. stars in a circle above seven red and white stripes.

• D. red and white stripes and stars on a blue background.

3. How has the American flag changed over the years?

• A. It has gotten much larger every year.

• B. It now has fifty stars instead of thirteen.

• C. It has a different background color.

• D. It now has seven red and white stripes.

4. The main reason people treat the flag with respect is

• A. they see it as a symbol for the country.

• B. they are copying what other people do.

• C. they are impressed by how old the flag is.

• D. they were taught to do it in school.

5. How should a flag be raised to the top of a pole?

• A. It should be raised slowly after sunrise.

• B. It should be raised quickly every evening.

• C. It should be raised quickly after sunrise.

• D. It should be raised slowly in the morning.

6. The American flag should be flown

• A. every day in rain or sun.

• B. on the patriotic holidays.

• C. only on Memorial Day.

• D. only over schools and offices.

7. The reason the American flag is flown at half-staff is

• A. to get people’s attention.

• B. to show great sadness.

• C. to let it fly more freely.

• D. to honor most holidays.

8. All of these are rules for using the flag EXCEPT

• A. never carry it flat or let it touch the ground.

• B. do not hang it with the stars down.

• C. only fly waterproof flags in the rain.

• D. fly it at half-staff on weekends.

9. From this selection, you can tell that the flag

• A. is very important to many Americans.

• B. has not changed much over the years.

• C. is not thought about much.

• D. is rarely flown on American holidays.

10. Why would a flag be important to a new country?

• A. to show that it is powerful

• B. to protect it from enemies

• C. to show that it is independent

• D. to explain its struggles