Army Family Team Building Level I

Introduction to Military Customs and Courtesies

Flag Etiquette Quiz

1. How should you display a flag on a vehicle?

a. Lay it over the hood.

b. Cover the windshield with it.
c. Attach it to the antenna or the right fender.

2. When the flag hangs in a window, which way should the stars face
to those in the street?
a. Right.
b. Left.

3. Where should the U.S. flag fly in relation to other flags on a

flagpole?
a. Above them.
b. Below them.
c. It should not share a flagpole.

4. Where should you wear a flag lapel pin?

a. On the right side.
b. On the left side.
c. Both sides are appropriate.

5. What does a flag at half-staff mean?

a. It is a sign of distress.
b. It is a sign of mourning.
c. It is a sign that someone goofed.

6. During the National Anthem all those not in uniform should stand
and face the flag with the right hand over the heart.
a. True.
b. False.

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7. When the flag is displayed against a wall, the blue field should be
uppermost and to the observer’s left.
a. True.
b. False.

8. When is it OK to display the flag at night?

a. On July Fourth only.
b. When it is properly illuminated.
c. Never.

9. On Memorial Day, the flag should be displayed at half-staff until

noon.
a. True.
b. False.

10. How should you dispose of U.S. flag that is beyond repair?
a. Burn it.
b. Shred it.
c. Give it to your local government or American Legion Post for disposal.

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