Exploring the Secrets of the Star-Spangled Banner

What is the location of the National Museum of American History?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Washington, D.C.

• Chicago

How many objects are in the collection of the National Museum of American History?

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 3 million

• 4 million

What event inspired the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Baltimore

Who wrote the words to the Star-Spangled Banner?

• Francis Scott Key

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

How long did the bombardment of Fort McHenry last during the Battle of Baltimore?

• 30 hours

• 12 hours

• 18 hours

• 25 hours

Where can you see the original Star-Spangled Banner today?

• The Library of Congress

• The National Museum of American History

• The White House

• The Pentagon

What must the Star-Spangled Banner be protected from?

• Light, dust, and time

• Water, fire, and air

• Heat, cold, and humidity

• Wind, rain, and snow

Why were pieces of the Star-Spangled Banner removed over the years?

• To repair other flags

• To give as souvenirs

• To study the fabric

• To create new flags

Who is Suzanne Thomassen-Krauss?

• A historian

• A textile conservator

• A tour guide

• A museum director

What unique way were some flag fragments preserved?

• Sewn into clothes

• In books

• In glass cases

• Folded into triangles