The last ten questions are the most familiar ones: the things you see on the flag, hear at ballgames and get days off for.
The flag
- 13 stripes for the 13 original colonies.
- 50 stars, one for each state.
The numbers are the trap: stripes are history, stars are today.
Symbols
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Capital of the United States | Washington, D.C. |
| Where the Statue of Liberty is | New York Harbor, on Liberty Island |
| National anthem | The Star-Spangled Banner |
| “E Pluribus Unum” | Out of many, one |
Holidays
You need to name three national holidays. Pick three you won't forget, such as Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The full list: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Independence Day (July 4) celebrates independence from Britain: the country's birthday.
Memorial Day or Veterans Day?
- Memorial Day (May) honors soldiers who died in military service.
- Veterans Day (November 11) honors everyone who has served.
Questions 121 and 126 are on the shorter list for the 65/20 special consideration. That's the whole test: if you've studied every deck from Unit 1, you've seen all 128 questions.
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