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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.Which hand goes over the heart during the Pledge?
  • A.The left hand
  • B.Both hands
  • C.The right hand
2.How is a worn-out flag properly retired?
  • A.In a dignified way, preferably by burning in a respectful ceremony
  • B.Used as a floor mat
  • C.Thrown in the trash with other garbage
3.On which day do Americans honor the flag itself?
  • A.Veterans Day
  • B.Flag Day, June 14
  • C.Labor Day
4.Why does the US Flag Code say the flag should not touch the ground?
  • A.Because the flag is made of glass
  • B.Because touching the ground makes it a new flag
  • C.To show respect for what it stands for
5.What is the custom during the Pledge of Allegiance at school?
  • A.Stand, face the flag and place your right hand over your heart
  • B.Sit and keep working
  • C.Face the back of the room
6.What should a person wearing a hat do during the national anthem?
  • A.Wave it to the music
  • B.Leave it on and keep talking
  • C.Remove it and hold it at the left shoulder
7.When should a flag flown outside at night be lit?
  • A.Never; flags must not be lit
  • B.Whenever it is displayed outside after dark
  • C.Only on Christmas
8.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

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Answer key — Flag Customs and the Anthem

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  1. 1.The right hand
  2. 2.In a dignified way, preferably by burning in a respectful ceremony
  3. 3.Flag Day, June 14
  4. 4.To show respect for what it stands for
  5. 5.Stand, face the flag and place your right hand over your heart
  6. 6.Remove it and hold it at the left shoulder
  7. 7.Whenever it is displayed outside after dark
  8. 8.July 4, 1960, after Hawaii became a state

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