American Symbols & Holidays — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. What should we do when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?
A) Stand and face the flag
B) Lie down
C) Run around
D) Close our eyes
We stand, face the flag, and put a hand over our heart for the Pledge.
2. Where do we place our hand during the Pledge?
A) Over the heart
B) On our head
C) Behind us
D) On a desk
Placing your right hand over your heart shows respect for the flag and country.
3. What should we do when the national anthem plays?
A) Stand quietly
B) Sing loudly jokes
C) Play tag
D) Keep talking
Standing quietly during the anthem is a simple way to honor our country.
4. How should the American flag be treated?
A) With care and respect
B) Left on the floor
C) Used as a rag
D) Thrown away
The flag is a symbol of our country, so we must always treat it with care.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The flag should never touch the ground.
We keep the flag off the ground to show respect for our country's symbol.
2. When the anthem plays, we take off our hat.
Taking off a hat during the anthem is a polite way to show respect.
3. We should always be quiet during the Pledge.
Being quiet and still during the Pledge shows respect for our flag and country.
4. At night, the flag should be brought down.
The flag is taken down at sundown unless a bright light can shine on it.
5. Showing respect for symbols shows we love our country.
Treating our flag and anthem with care is one way to show love for America.