Understanding the National Anthem and Its History

What must students do to be selected to sing the national anthem at the baseball game?

• Write a poem about baseball

• Sing a popular song

• Memorize the anthem and write an essay

• Participate in a sports event

What does the character Leo realize about the anthem's lyrics?

• They are about a famous battle

• They are a riddle

• They are a love song

• They are written in a foreign language

Who do the characters meet when they travel back in time?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Francis Scott Key

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

What did the characters use to travel back in time?

• A time machine

• A history app

• A magic book

• A secret portal

What event is taking place when the characters meet Francis Scott Key?

• The inauguration of the first president

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Fort McHenry

• The Boston Tea Party

Why did the British attack Fort McHenry?

• To negotiate peace

• To capture the American president

• To conquer Baltimore

• To find hidden treasure

What does Francis Scott Key use to write his notes during the battle?

• A notebook

• The back of a letter

• A piece of cloth

• A stone tablet

What does the American flag symbolize according to the characters?

• A sign of wealth

• The land of the free and the home of the brave

• A new beginning

• A symbol of peace

How many stars and stripes were on the flag during the Battle of Fort McHenry?

• 50

• 20

• 15

• 13

What was the original title of the poem that became the national anthem?

• The Battle Hymn

• The Star-Spangled Banner

• Defense of Fort McHenry

• The American Flag