U1C1L6 The Stars and Stripes

C) The stars each represent a specific state

1. (U1C1L6:Q1) A fellow Cadet was giving a presentation about our nation's flag. You noticed that some of his information was not accurate. Of the following sentences in his presentation, which of the following is not true about our nation's flag? A) The stripes represent the thirteen original colonies B) The garrison flag is flown on national holidays, except in stormy or windy weather when the storm flag is flown C) The stars each represent a specific state D) President Truman and Congress designated June 14th of each year as National Flag Day

D) Garrison, post, and storm

10. (U1C1L6:G6) Name the three most common types of U.S. flags. A) Small, medium, and large B) Small, regulation, and garrison C) Storm, regulation, and foul weather D) Garrison, post, and storm

B) The 20 feet by 38 feet garrison flag is flown at government buildings and military installations on all national holidays and for special occasions declared by the President.

11. (U1C1L6:G7) What is the size and use of a garrison flag? A) The 10 feet by 19 feet flag is used for general display. B) The 20 feet by 38 feet garrison flag is flown at government buildings and military installations on all national holidays and for special occasions declared by the President. C) The 5 feet by 9½ feet flag is used during storms and windy weather. D) The 30 feet by 60 feet flag is displayed from atop multi-story buildings.

D) The 10 feet by 19 feet flag is for general display when the garrison flag is not appropriate.

12. (U1C1L6:G8) What is the size and use of the post flag? A) The 20 feet by 38 feet flag is flown at government and military installations. B) The 5 feet by 9½ feet flag is used during storms and windy weather. C) The 30 feet by 60 feet flag is flown from atop multi-story buildings. D) The 10 feet by 19 feet flag is for general display when the garrison flag is not appropriate.

B) The 5 feet by 9 ½ feet storm flag is flown by state and federal governments only during stormy or windy weather.

13. (U1C1L6:G9) What is the size and use of the storm flag? A) The 20 feet by 38 feet flag is flown at government and military installations. B) The 5 feet by 9 ½ feet storm flag is flown by state and federal governments only during stormy or windy weather. C) The 30 feet by 60 feet flag is flown from atop multi-story buildings. D) The 10 feet by 19 feet flag is for general display when the garrison flag is not appropriate.

B) You should destroy it as a whole, privately, respectfully, and traditionally by burning it.

14. (U1C1L6:G10) How do you properly dispose of a flag that is old or worn? A) Buried at sea. B) You should destroy it as a whole, privately, respectfully, and traditionally by burning it. C) Bury it in an urn in a National military cemetery. D) Tear it into strips or cut it into quarters and then burn it.

B) You should turn your head towards the flag and render a hand salute when you pass within six steps of the flag.

15. (U1C1L6:G11) When outdoors but not in formation, how and when do you show respect for the flag when you walk past it? A) You come to a full stop, come to attention, and render a hand salute. B) You should turn your head towards the flag and render a hand salute when you pass within six steps of the flag. C) You turn your head towards the flag and render a hand salute when ten steps from the flag, holding the hand salute until you are ten steps past the flag. D) None of the above

A) The thirteen red and white stripes

16. (U1C1L6:G12) The original thirteen colonies of the U.S. are represented on the flag by _____________. A) The thirteen red and white stripes B) The color red C) The color white D) The white stars on the blue field

A) All of the below answers are correct.

17. (U1C1L6:G13) What is a synonym for "flag" that is used by JROTC personnel. A) All of the below answers are correct. B) "Colors" C) "Ensign" D) "Standard

A) Storm

19. (U1C1L6:G15) The _____________ flag measures 10 feet by 19 feet and is used for general display. A) Storm B) Garrison C) Post D) Common

D) On Memorial Day, the flag is displayed at half-staff until the end of the day when it is raised to the top of the staff, then solemnly lowered

2. (U1C1L6:Q2) Which of the following situations describes an incorrect way of displaying the United States Flag? A) Flags on walls, windows, or buildings are displayed with the union to the observer's upper left B) In parades or processions with other flags, the United States flag is always carried at the far right of a row, or to the front and center a column C) In auditoriums, meeting halls, or chapels, the United States flag is displayed to the speaker's right as they face the audience D) On Memorial Day, the flag is displayed at half-staff until the end of the day when it is raised to the top of the staff, then solemnly lowered

A) Storm

20. (U1C1L6:G16) The ___________ flag measures 5 feet by 9-½ feet and is flown only during high winds or stormy weather. A) Storm B) Garrison C) Post D) Ceremonial flag

A) Burning

21. (U1C1L6:G17) The traditional way of disposing of a flag that is worn or badly stained is by ______________. A) Burning B) Burial C) Burial at sea D) Tearing to bits and allowing the pieces to blow away.

A) 1892

22. (U1C1L6:G18) The original Pledge of Allegiance was written in _______________. A) 1892 B) 1942 C) 1776 D) 1392

A) In 1892. Congress officially recognized the pledge in 1942.

23. (U1C1L6:G19) When was the Pledge of Allegiance written? A) In 1892. Congress officially recognized the pledge in 1942. B) In 1776. Congress officially recognized the pledge that same year. C) In 1492. Congress officially recognized the pledge in 1789. D) In 1945. Congress officially recognized the pledge that same year.

D) It should be raised briskly and lowered ceremoniously.

24. (U1C1L6:G20) What is the proper way to raise and lower a U.S. flag? A) It should be raised ceremoniously and lowered briskly. B) It always should pause at half-mast for a brief moment. C) It should be raised and lowered in a hurry to keep it from getting dirty. D) It should be raised briskly and lowered ceremoniously.

False

25. (U1C1L6:G21) True or False: U.S. flags may only fly from sunrise to sunset.

D) when there is a death of a president, former president, principal official, or foreign dignitary

26. (U1C1L6:G22) Presidential proclamations contain the rules for displaying the flag at half-staff.For example, on Memorial Day, we display the flag at half-staff until noon, then raise it to the top of the staff. When do State and Federal governments also fly the flag at half-staff. A) a national emergency B) a terrorist attack C) a signal of relief D) when there is a death of a president, former president, principal official, or foreign dignitary

A) First raise the flag to the peak of the staff, then lower it to the half-staff position.

27. (U1C1L6:G23) What is the protocol for raising a flag to half mast in tribute to a deceased person? A) First raise the flag to the peak of the staff, then lower it to the half-staff position. B) Raise the flag to the midpoint of the pole and leave it there. C) Raise it immediately to half staff while those around salute it. D) Raise the flag to the peak of the staff, then lower all the way back down, then raise it up to the half-staff position.

A) It is positioned with the union upper most and to the flag's own right (or to the observer's left).

28. (U1C1L6:G24) When displaying a flag flat against a wall either horizontally or vertically, how is it positioned? A) It is positioned with the union upper most and to the flag's own right (or to the observer's left). B) You should never display a flag flat against a wall. C) It is positioned with the union closest to the floor. D) It is positioned with the union upper most and to the flag's own left (or the observer's right).

C) The emblem on a flag symbolizing unity, such as the blue rectangle and stars on the U.S. flag

29. (U1C1L6:G25) What is the "union" on the U.S. flag? A) The emblem on the flag symbolizing the southern states B) The emblem on the flag symbolizing the northern states C) The emblem on a flag symbolizing unity, such as the blue rectangle and stars on the U.S. flag D) The emblem on a flag symbolizing discord in our nation's history

D) You inform the Cadet that the proper procedure for showing respect indoors, whether in uniform or not, is to stand at attention until the flag is six steps past him.

3. (U1C1L6:Q3) Prior to an assembly in the gym, you are watching the color guard practice posting the colors. During one of their rehearsals, you observe a new Cadet, not in uniform, stand at attention and render a hand salute as the flag passes him. As a leader who believes in giving positive feedback or making on-the-spot corrections, what do you tell him? A) You commend him for showing the flag the proper respect. B) You inform the Cadet that the proper procedure for showing respect indoors is to stand at attention and place his hand over his heart as the flag passes. C) You inform the Cadet that he should call "Attention," then "Present, Arms" as the flag approaches, then "Order, Arms" after the flag has moved 6 paces past him. D) You inform the Cadet that the proper procedure for showing respect indoors, whether in uniform or not, is to stand at attention until the flag is six steps past him.

C) Place it with the union to the left of the observer in the street.

30. (U1C1L6:G26) What is the proper way to display a U.S. flag in a window? A) Make sure the flag is outside the window in the open air. B) Place it with the union to the right of the observer in the street. C) Place it with the union to the left of the observer in the street. D) Place it with the union in the bottom left of the window as you face the window.

A) The union is to the north

31. (U1C1L6:G27) What direction does the union of a U.S. flag point when it is hung vertically across an east-west street? A) The union is to the north B) The union is to the south C) The union is to the east D) The union is to the west

C) The union is positioned at the head and over the left shoulder.

32. (U1C1L6:G28) When a U.S. flag is used to drape a casket, where is the union positioned? A) The union is positioned over the feet. B) The union is positioned at the head and over the right shoulder. C) The union is positioned at the head and over the left shoulder. D) The flag is never buried with a casket because a flag should never touch the ground.

False

33. U1C1L6:G29. True or False: On special occasions, a U.S. flag may be buried with a casket.

B) At the peak of the staff, unless at the United Nations or at a religious service at sea

34. U1C1L6:G30. When flying more than one flag on a single halyard, where is the U.S. flag placed? A) To the left of all other flags B) At the peak of the staff, unless at the United Nations or at a religious service at sea C) To the right of all other flags, unless at the United Nations or at a religious service at sea D) At midstaff but at the same height as all other flags

D) The commander orders "attention" and "present, arms" when the Colors are within six steps of the unit.

35. U1C1L6:G31. What are the orders a commander calls to a formation of Cadets when Colors are about to pass by? A) "Attention" and "To the flag" B) "Attention" and "Face the Colors" C) "To the flag" and "Present, Arms" D) The commander orders "attention" and "present, arms" when the Colors are within six steps of the unit.

False

36. U1C1L6:G32. True or False: The traditional way of disposing of a U.S. flag is by burial at sea.

B) The commander orders "order, arms" once the Colors are six steps past the unit.

37. U1C1L6:G33. When the Colors are past a unit in formation, what command does a commander give to end a hand salute, and when is the command given? A) The commander orders "restore, arms" when the Colors are six steps past the unit. B) The commander orders "order, arms" once the Colors are six steps past the unit. C) The commander orders "order, arms" when the Colors are twelve steps past the unit. D) The commander orders "side, arms" when the Colors are six steps past the unit.

D) Hope, purity, and innocence

38. U1C1L6:G34. What does the color white on the U.S. flag symbolize? A) Seven of the original 13 colonies B) Hardiness and valor C) Reverence for God, loyalty, justice D) Hope, purity, and innocence

C) Hardiness and valor

39. U1C1L6:G35. What does the color red on the U.S. flag symbolize? A) It represents six of the original 13 colonies B) The blood that was shed at Valley Forge C) Hardiness and valor D) Hope, purity, and innocence

D) Storm Flag

4. (U1C1L6:Q4) You are in charge of your unit's color guard. You will be raising the flag in front the local National Guard Armory on President's Day, a national holiday. It is raining very hard when you get to the armory, and the wind is gusting up to 35 miles per hour. Your assistant asks which flag you want to raise. Which flag should you select? A) Ensign Flag B) Garrison Flag C) Post Flag D) Storm Flag

D) The color of heaven for reverence for God, loyalty, vigilance, perseverance, and justice.

40. U1C1L6:G36. What does the color blue on the U.S. flag symbolize? A) The oceans that surround the U.S. B) Hope, purity, and innocence. C) Hope, purity, and innocence. D) The color of heaven for reverence for God, loyalty, vigilance, perseverance, and justice.

A) Garrison, post, and storm flags

41. U1C1L6:G37. Name the three types of commonly displayed flags. A) Garrison, post, and storm flags B) Large, medium, and small C) Fair weather, foul weather, and garrison D) Garrison, post, and inclement

False

42. U1C1L6:G38. True or False: Each star on the U.S. flag has a particular state assigned to it.

A) 1959

43. U1C1L6:G39. In what year was the current 50-star U.S. flag adopted? A) 1959 B) 1945 C) 1960 D) 1917

False

44. U1C1L6:G40. True or False: The flag that General George Washington stood under in 1776 when he took command of the Continental Army had on it the 13 Union stars in a circle.

B) On both raising and lowering the flag, it must first be raised to its peak position.

45. U1C1L6:G41. When raising and lowering the U.S. flag to half-staff, what is the process? A) The flag should be raised to only half-staff and all other flags should be below it. B) On both raising and lowering the flag, it must first be raised to its peak position. C) Either the U.S. Congress or the President can order the flag to half-staff. D) When the flag is flown at half-staff, it is a sign the nation is in mourning.

B) To the North on an east-west street, or to the East on a north-south street

46. U1C1L6:G42. When displaying a U.S. Flag by suspending it over a street, where is the union located? A) To the left of the stripes B) To the North on an east-west street, or to the East on a north-south street C) To the right of the stripes D) To the South on an east-west street, or to the West on a north-south street

C) The union should be at the head and over the left shoulder.

47. U1C1L6:G43. What is the appropriate placement of a U.S. flag over a casket? A) The union should be at the head over the right shoulder. B) The union should be placed to the right of the audience. C) The union should be at the head and over the left shoulder. D) The stripes should be placed along the length of the casket.

False

48. U1C1L6:G44. True or False: Flags used during funerals may be allowed to touch the ground.

C) From separate flagstaffs or poles of the same height and size.

49. U1C1L6:G45. When displaying the flags of two or more nations, how are they hung? A) With the U.S. flag on top. B) With the U.S. flag below the guest nation's flag. C) From separate flagstaffs or poles of the same height and size. D) With the U.S. flag on the right.

D) 1777

5. (U1C1L6:G1) In what year did the Continental Congress establish the first stars and stripes flag? A) 1776 B) 1845 C) 1902 D) 1777

C) The U.S. flag is on the far right of the row of marching persons or in the front and center position if it is in a line of flags.

50. U1C1L6:G46. Where is the U.S. flag carried when in procession with other flags? A) The U.S. flag should be on the right of the audience. B) The U.S. flag should stand higher than other flags. C) The U.S. flag is on the far right of the row of marching persons or in the front and center position if it is in a line of flags. D) The U.S. flag should be carried in front of, not in line with, other flags.

A) Place it with the union to the left of the observer in the street.

51. U1C1L6:G47. How do you position a flag for display in a window? A) Place it with the union to the left of the observer in the street. B) The U.S. flag should be placed with the union up. C) Place it with the union to the right of the observer in the street D) Place it with the stripes to the left of the observers.

B) 20 feet by 38 feet

52. U1C1L6:G48. What is the size of a garrison flag? A) 10 feet by 26 feet B) 20 feet by 38 feet C) 5 feet by 9 feet D) 18 feet by 32 feet

D) 10 feet by 19 feet

53. U1C1L6:G49. What is the size of a post flag? A) 5 feet by 11 feet B) 7 feet by 13 feet C) 20 feet by 32 feet D) 10 feet by 19 feet

A) 5 feet by 9 ½ feet

54. U1C1L6:G50. What is the size of a storm flag? A) 5 feet by 9 ½ feet B) 7 feet by 11 feet C) 20 feet by 39 feet D) 11 feet by 17 feet

B) Burning

55. U1C1L6:G51. The traditional method of destroying an old or worn flag is by _____________. A) Burial B) Burning C) Disposal at sea D) None of the above

D) Storm

56. U1C1L6:G52. The flag that is flown during high winds or bad weather is the __________ flag. A) Garrison B) Standard C) Post D) Storm

B) Post

57. U1C1L6:G53. The flag that is used for general display purposes is the _____________ flag. A) Garrison B) Post C) Storm D) None of the above

D) Garrison

58. U1C1L6:G54. The flag that is flown on special occasions is the __________. A) Special B) Storm C) Post D) Garrison

B) Garrison

59. U1C1L6:G55. "Colors," "ensign," and "standard" are synonyms for ___________. A) Banners B) Garrison C) Uniforms D) Rank

C) Betsy Ross

6. (U1C1L6:G2) Who is credited with sewing the first U.S. flag? A) George Washington B) Mary Todd Lincoln C) Betsy Ross D) Martha Washington

C) Blue

60. (U1C1L6:G56) The color ________ on the U.S. flag represents reverence for God, loyalty, vigilance, perseverance, and justice. A) Red B) White C) Blue

A) Red

61. (U1C1L6:G57) The color ____________ on the U.S. flag symbolizes hardiness and valor. A) Red B) White C) Blue

B) White

62. (U1C1L6:G58) The color __________ on the U.S. Flag symbolizes hope, purity, and innocence. A) Red B) White C) Blue

C) A rope or tackle used for hoisting or lowering, as for flags or sails.

63. U1C1L6:G59. What is a halyard? A) Shoulder board to which rank is attached B) Minority vote on a law in Congress. C) A rope or tackle used for hoisting or lowering, as for flags or sails. D) A small yard for animals held on boats.

True

64. U1C1L6:G60. True or False: When a flag is properly folded, only the blue field with stars will be visible.

A) Always at the peak of the staff

65. U1C1L6:G61. When flying a pennant or another flag on the same halyard as the national flag, where is the national flag located? A) Always at the peak of the staff B) Always in the middle of all other flags C) Other flags should never be flown with the U.S. flag D) None of the above

D) The Continental Congress

66. U1C1L6:G62. Who in 1777 established the first stars and stripes flag of the U.S.? A) The first settlers of Plymouth Rock B) The Founding Fathers C) Betsy Ross D) The Continental Congress

C) Colors

67. (U1C1L6:V1) What is another word for the U.S. national flag? A) Union B) pennant C) Colors D) halyard

B) ensign

68. (U1C1L6:V2) What type of flag is described below? a flag that is displayed or flown from an aircraft, ship, or boat as the symbol of nationality A) standard B) ensign C) garrison flag D) post flag E) storm flag

C) garrison flag

69. (U1C1L6:V3) What type of flag is described below? type of flag flown on holidays and important occasions; 20 feet x 38 feet A) standard B) ensign C) garrison flag D) post flag E) storm flag

A) The thirteen stripes represent the original thirteen colonies

7. (U1C1L6:G3) What do the stripes on the U.S. flag represent? A) The thirteen stripes represent the original thirteen colonies B) The blood lost in the Civil War C) The thirteen original signers of the Constitution D) The first thirteen states to join the Confederacy

D) show respect for a deceased person

70. (U1C1L6:V4) Why would you fly a flag at "half-staff?" A) you never fly a flag at half-staff B) during bad weather to warn others C) during national holidays D) show respect for a deceased person

D) halyard

71. (U1C1L6:V5) What is a rope or tackle used for hoisting or lowering a flag? A) staff B) pennant C) ensign D) halyard

B) pennant

72. (U1C1L6:V6) What is a long, narrow flag tapering to a point or a swallowtail at the end? A) staff B) pennant C) ensign D) halyard

D) post flag

73. (U1C1L6:V7) What type of flag is described below? type of flag used for everyday occasions; 10 feet by 19 feet A) standard B) ensign C) garrison flag D) post flag E) storm flag

A) staff

74. (U1C1L6:V8) What is another word for flagpole? A) staff B) Colors C) ensign D) halyard

A) standard

75. (U1C1L6:V9) Which term is interchangeable with "the Colors," and was formerly used for flags of mounted, motorized, and mechanized organizations? A) standard B) ensign C) garrison flag D) post flag E) storm flag

E) storm flag

76. (U1C1L6:V10) What type of flag is described below? type of flag flown in bad weather; 5 feet by 9 1/2 feet A) standard B) ensign C) garrison flag D) post flag E) storm flag

A) Union

77. (U1C1L6:V11) What is the emblem on a flag symbolizing unity, such as the blue rectangle and stars on the U.S. flag? A) Union B) pennant C) Colors D) halyard

D) White represents hope, purity, and innocence; Red represents hardiness and valor; Blue represents reverence to God, loyalty, vigilance, perseverance, and justice

8. (U1C1L6:G4) What do the colors on the U.S. flag represent? A) White represents Northern States; Red represents Southern states; Blue represents the Union B) Blue represents hope, purity, and innocence; White represents hardiness and valor; Red represents reverence to God, loyalty, vigilance, perseverance, and justice C) White represents death; Red represents rebellion; Blue represents clear skies of freedom D) White represents hope, purity, and innocence; Red represents hardiness and valor; Blue represents reverence to God, loyalty, vigilance, perseverance, and justice

A) The flag

9. (U1C1L6:G5) The terms "colors," "standard," and "ensign" are all synonyms for ______________. A) The flag B) An officer's rank C) Enlisted ranks D) Patriotic bunting