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Flag Customs and the Anthem is a free printable Grade 3 to Grade 5 social studies worksheet on applying respect and freedom of conscience to flag and anthem customs, aligned to C3 Framework indicator D2.Civ.7.3-5. It prints 8 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Flag Customs and the Anthem

D2.Civ.7.3-5

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1.A classmate stays quietly seated during the Pledge. What is the respectful response?
  • A.Make them stand up
  • B.Shout at them until they join in
  • C.Respect their choice and do not tease them
2.When should a flag flown outside at night be lit?
  • A.Never; flags must not be lit
  • B.Only on Christmas
  • C.Whenever it is displayed outside after dark
3.When did the flag get its 50th star?
  • A.July 4, 1960, after Hawaii became a state
  • B.July 4, 1912
  • C.July 4, 1776
4.Which hand goes over the heart during the Pledge?
  • A.Both hands
  • B.The left hand
  • C.The right hand
5.What is the custom during the Pledge of Allegiance at school?
  • A.Sit and keep working
  • B.Face the back of the room
  • C.Stand, face the flag and place your right hand over your heart
6.Why does the US Flag Code say the flag should not touch the ground?
  • A.To show respect for what it stands for
  • B.Because the flag is made of glass
  • C.Because touching the ground makes it a new flag
7.Can a public school force a student to say the Pledge?
  • A.Yes, every student must say it
  • B.Only on national holidays
  • C.No; the Supreme Court ruled in 1943 that students may not be forced
8.On which day do Americans honor the flag itself?
  • A.Labor Day
  • B.Veterans Day
  • C.Flag Day, June 14

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Answer key — Flag Customs and the Anthem

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  1. 1.Respect their choice and do not tease them
  2. 2.Whenever it is displayed outside after dark
  3. 3.July 4, 1960, after Hawaii became a state
  4. 4.The right hand
  5. 5.Stand, face the flag and place your right hand over your heart
  6. 6.To show respect for what it stands for
  7. 7.No; the Supreme Court ruled in 1943 that students may not be forced
  8. 8.Flag Day, June 14

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D2.Civ.7.3-5 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.