Memorial Day Trivia 2018
1. What day in the month of May is Memorial Day observed?
- the first Monday
- the last Monday
- the last Friday
- the third Thursday
2. Memorial Day was once called by another name. What was the former name?
- Decoration Day
- Veterans’ Day
- Military Remembrance Day
- Soldier’s D-Day
3. Today in America, Memorial Day has also become a time for other activities. What are some other ways in which we might celebrate this day?
- sporting events
- family socials
- all of these
- picnics
4. What would you traditionally fly on Memorial Day?
- American flag
- kites
- remote airplanes
- boats
5. Many Americans treat Memorial Day as the beginning of which of the four seasons?
- summer
- winter
- spring
- autumn
6. Memorial Day weekend has been proclaimed as being the most dangerous holiday. Which incident has deemed it to become very unsafe?
- bicycle accidents
- drowning accidents
- car accidents
- people fighting
7. Which southern state first celebrated the federal holiday of Memorial Day?
- Alabama
- Mississippi
- Georgia
- North Carolina
8. Small American flags are placed at the head of each gravestone during this holiday. In what well-known cemetery are these patriotic remembrances placed?
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Flander’s Field Cemetery
- Carbondale Cemetery
- Federal Military Cemetery
9. What northern state was the first to observe Memorial Day?
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Massachusetts
- Virginia
10. In which city and state is the official birthplace of Memorial Day?
- Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Waterloo, New York
- Richmond, Virginia
Answers: 1 (2), 2 (1), 3 (3), 4 (1), 5 (1), 6 (3), 7 (2), 8 (1), 9 (1), 10 (3)