| Question | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Which flower is associated with Memorial Day? | red poppy | 65%
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| Which of these U.S. sporting events is traditionally held on Memorial Day weekend? | Indianapolis 500 | 55%
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| Memorial Day was originally commemorated to honor fallen soldiers of which conflict? | American Civil War | 45%
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| Which organization first promoted a national holiday for decorating the graves of fallen soldiers? | American Legion | 43%
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| What was Memorial Day originally called? | Decoration Day | 39%
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| In what year did U.S. federal law decree that Memorial Day would be observed on the last Monday in May? | 1971 | 37%
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| What does the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment place at each grave in Arlington National Cemetery every Memorial Day? | small flags | 37%
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| Which state was the first to officially recognize Memorial Day? | New York | 24%
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| In what year was the National Moment of Remembrance—when all Americans are to pause for a minute of silence on Memorial Day—first observed? | 2000 | 16%
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| What is the (official) birthplace of Memorial Day? | Waterloo, New York | 12%
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