Quiz: Symbols and Holidays | ImmigrationTestPrep.com

All 10 questions on the flag, the national anthem, the capital, the Statue of Liberty, and national holidays.

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Question 1 of 100 correct

Symbols and Holidays: SymbolsQuestion 1 of 10

What is the capital of the United States?

Philadelphia
New York City
Washington, D.C.
Boston

Symbols and Holidays: SymbolsQuestion 2 of 10

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia
San Francisco
New York Harbor

Symbols and Holidays: SymbolsQuestion 3 of 10

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

Because there are 13 amendments
Because there were 13 original colonies
Because there are 13 federal courts
Because 13 states border Canada

Symbols and Holidays: SymbolsQuestion 4 of 10

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

Because there are 50 amendments
Because there is one star for each state
Because there were 50 original colonies
Because there are 50 senators

Symbols and Holidays: SymbolsQuestion 5 of 10

What is the name of the national anthem?

The Star-Spangled Banner
My Country, 'Tis of Thee
God Bless America
America the Beautiful

Symbols and Holidays: SymbolsQuestion 6 of 10

The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean?

One nation under God
Liberty for all
Out of many, one
In God we trust

Symbols and Holidays: HolidaysQuestion 7 of 10

What is Independence Day?

A holiday to honor people in the military
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence from Britain
A holiday to celebrate the end of slavery

Symbols and Holidays: HolidaysQuestion 8 of 10

Name one national U.S. holiday.

Election Day
Valentine's Day
St. Patrick's Day
Thanksgiving Day

Symbols and Holidays: HolidaysQuestion 9 of 10

What is Memorial Day?

A holiday to celebrate independence
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
A holiday to celebrate the end of slavery
A holiday to honor all people in the military

Symbols and Holidays: HolidaysQuestion 10 of 10

What is Veterans Day?

A holiday to honor the President
A holiday to honor people in the U.S. military
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
A holiday to celebrate independence

Background adapted from One Nation, One People: The USCIS 2025 Civics Test Study Guide (M-1175), a U.S. government publication. Download the study guide (PDF).

Symbols and Holidays