How Much Do You Know About US stamps?

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    Booker T. Washington is an African-American who appeared on a US stamp.

    • True
    • False
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Have you ever seen any US stamps? How much do you know about US stamps? Would you like to play this quiz to test your knowledge about various types of US stamps? There are many types of US stamps, and each of these stamps has its own history, purpose, and features. These questions will not only test you, but you will also get to learn more about different types of US stamps. Let's go!

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  • 2. 

    Semi-postals are postage stamps that have an additional surcharge meant to collect money for a particular cause.

    • True

    • False

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  • 3. 

    In which year was the first US stamp sold?

    • 1847

    • 1848

    • 1850

    • 1856

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  • 4. 

    Which of these famous personalities has appeared on most US stamps?

    • Nelson Mandela

    • George Washington

    • Benjamin Franklin

    • None of these

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  • 5. 

    The first U.S. Christmas stamp came in which year?

    • 1962

    • 1971

    • 1980

    • 1998

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  • 6. 

    To honor ______ is the Commemorative stamp used.

    • An important person

    • An important event

    • An important anniversary

    • All of these

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  • 7. 

    All the Postage Due Stamps have letters beginning with “R”.

    • True

    • False

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  • 8. 

    When was the first U.S. Semi-Postal stamp issued?

    • 1998

    • 1999

    • 2001

    • 2002

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  • 9. 

    James Whistler's mother appeared on a stamp that was issued in

    • 1934

    • 1937

    • 1940

    • 1942

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  • 10. 

    What was the first airmail stamp?

    • 1¢ Curtiss Jenny

    • 16¢ Curtiss Jenny

    • 24¢ Curtiss Jenny 

    • 44¢ Curtiss Jenny

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