Take Our Fourth of July Quiz!
By Ken Jennings in Parade Magazine
When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to answer a series of general questions about those events … well, it can be surprisingly tricky. Even when the subject is as familiar as the U.S. of A.
Sure, we’re a young country; but there’s still 237 years of history to master. Plus, America is really big! From the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans white with foam, there’s just so much to know.
When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to answer a series of general questions about those events … well, it can be surprisingly tricky. Even when the subject is as familiar as the U.S. of A.
Sure, we’re a young country; but there’s still 237 years of history to master. Plus, America is really big! From the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans white with foam, there’s just so much to know.
But fear not, my fellow Americans: This quiz provides a refresher on our nation’s history, geography, arts, and sciences, just in time for the Fourth. So grab a pencil, take a deep breath, and see how much star-spangled trivia you really know.
CLICK HERE to take the quiz online - or download a PDF of the quiz.
We had some fun with John Trumbull's classic painting 'Declaration of Independence.'
Now it's our turn. What can you come up with?
July 2013
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