The Star-Spangled Banner Quiz: Test Your Patriotic Prowess!

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    Who wrote the lyrics of "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

    • George Washington
    • Thomas Jefferson
    • Francis Scott Key
    • Benjamin Franklin
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Welcome to "The Star-Spangled Banner Quiz: Test Your Patriotic Prowess!" This quiz will put your knowledge of America's national anthem to the test. "The Star-Spangled Banner" holds great significance as a symbol of American pride and resilience. It's time to showcase your patriotic prowess and see how well you know the anthem that represents the United States.

In this quiz, you'll encounter ten multiple-choice questions that cover various aspects of "The Star-Spangled Banner." From understanding the origins of the lyrics to recognizing the composer and historical context, this quiz dives deep into the anthem's history and significance.

You'll come across questions about the author of the lyrics, the inspiration behind the anthem, the recognition as the national anthem, the musical key, the number of verses, and more.

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  • 2. 

    What is the national anthem of the United States?

    • "America the Beautiful"

    • "God Bless America"

    • "The Star-Spangled Banner"

    • "My Country, 'Tis of Thee"

    Correct Answer
    A. "The Star-Spangled Banner"
  • 3. 

    Where did Francis Scott Key write the lyrics to "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

    • In a prison cell

    • On a battlefield

    • In his home

    • At the White House

    Correct Answer
    A. On a battlefield
  • 4. 

    How many verses are there in "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
  • 5. 

    What does the phrase "the land of the free and the home of the brave" refer to in the lyrics of "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

    • The United States

    • France

    • England

    • Australia

    Correct Answer
    A. The United States
  • 6. 

    Which American flag inspired the lyrics of "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

    • The Betsy Ross flag

    • The Gadsden flag

    • The Bennington flag

    • The Star-Spangled Banner flag

    Correct Answer
    A. The Star-Spangled Banner flag
  • 7. 

    Who composed the music for "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

    • Ludwig van Beethoven

    • John Williams

    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    • John Stafford Smith

    Correct Answer
    A. John Stafford Smith
  • 8. 

    Which event inspired the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

    • The American Revolution

    • The Civil War

    • The War of 1812

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. The War of 1812
  • 9. 

    In which year was "The Star-Spangled Banner" officially recognized as the national anthem?

    • 1776

    • 1814

    • 1901

    • 1931

    Correct Answer
    A. 1931
  • 10. 

    Which musical key is "The Star-Spangled Banner" traditionally performed in?

    • C major

    • B Flat

    • G major

    • F major

    Correct Answer
    A. B Flat

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