June 14, 2018
Howdie Pardner,
It’s been awhile. The Peak’s dang editor has had old Desert Les on a special assignment. Now he wants me to make up a quiz about them words we say when we promise to be loyal to the Red, White, and Blue and the U.S. of A.
Creatin’ this test is a total waste of Desert Les’ time. Every fool knows all about the pledge. Anyway, as we say out on the range, “Here goes nothin’.”
Oh. yes, no Googlin’ or cheatin’. We hang cheaters in these here parts. Yup.
Good luck!
Pledge of Allegiance Quiz Questions
This is a multiple choice quiz. Click on the box below each question to view the correct choice.
The first question is a confidence builder.
.#1. Congress opens it sessions by saying the Pledge of Allegiance, as do many government bodies at local levels.
A. True
B. False
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#2. Which of the following is the original pledge of allegiance that was composed by Civil War veteran Captain George Thatcher Baltch.
A. We give our heads and hearts to God and our country; one country, one language, one flag!
B. Our flag is gorgeous. Our flag is glorious. Our flag is a grand olde flag. Yup.
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#3. Today, when we say the Pledge of Allegiance, we say, “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
A. True
B. False
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#4. Which one of the following individuals was largely responsible for devising the form of the pledge used today?
A. Francis Bellamy
B. Francis Scott Key
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. Steve Jobs
E. Betsy Ross
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#5. Who was the president of the United States when the pledge was last officially revised?
A. Dwight Eisenhower
B. Franklin Pierce
C. Samuel Adams
D, James K. Polk
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#6. The official name of our pledge, ” Pledge of Allegiance,” was adopted in which of the following years?
A. 1492
B. 1775
C. 1812
D. 1945
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#7. Swearing of the Pledge is accompanied by a salute. In 1892, Francis Bellamy created what was known as the Bellamy salute. In 1942, the U.S. Congress voted to no longer use this salute and the salute we use today was adopted. What was the reason the salute was changed?
Pledge of Allegiance with Bellamy Salute.
A. Birds flew into the upraised arms of those saying the pledge.
B. Folks were lazy and It was easier for them to just put their hand over their heart.
C. The Bellamy Salute resembled the Nazi salute.
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Extra Credit Question
#8. In 2018, which of the following dates is designated as Flag Day?
A. Tuesday, December 25
B. Thursday, November 22
C. Wednesday, July 4
D. Thursday, June 14
E. None of the above
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How’d Ya Do, Pardner
Pledge Prodigy = 0 Wrong
Standing Tall = 1 Wrong
Pledge Proud = 2 Wrong
Pardner, where you been? = 3 or More Wrong
Learn More About the Pledge of Allegiance
There are several websites that provide extensive information about the Pledge of Allegiance. Click here to review Wikipedia.
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July 2, 2018
I did make Prodigy but I guessed on a couple. How nice to see Desert Les back contributing. His special always keeps me smiling. Thanks for a fun quiz, DL.