Veterans Day Book Quiz

What do all veterans have in common?

• They have all been drafted.

• They have all fought in a war.

• They all served in the armed forces.

• They are all buried at Arlington National Cemetary.

The author wrote this book to ...

• entertain readers with stories about the armed forces.

• entertain readers with photos of famous veterans.

• inform readers about veterans and Veterans Day.

• persuade readers to serve in the armed forces.

Fighting between military forces is called ___.

• combat

• tuition

• armistice

• casualties

Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, began as a holiday to celebrate...

• the end of the Great War (World War I).

• the end of World War II.

• the end of the Vietnam War.

• nothing at all.

Which statement is an opinion?

• Veterans Day used to be called Armistice Day.

• More than 37 million people died in the Great War of 1917.

• Parades are the best way to honor veterans.

• A wreath-laying ceremony takes place every year at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Millions of American veterans have made a sacrifice for the sake of their country. What is a sacrifice?

• a system that requires people to join the military.

• an action unselfishly done to help other people

• a wartime truce

• words that express in whose honor something has been created

A recognition is not ...

• a thank you.

• an honor.

• a punishment.

• special attention.

Who is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C?

• presidents

• members of the military

• unknown soldiers

• all of the choices

Why should veterans be recognized and honored?