MCQs on Francis Scott Key’s Birthday (August 1) January 8, 2026August 31, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. On what date is Francis Scott Key’s birthday celebrated? (A) July 4 (B) September 17 (C) August 1 (D) October 10 2. Francis Scott Key is best known for writing which famous American song? (A) "America the Beautiful" (B) "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" (C) "God Bless America" (D) "The Star-Spangled Banner" 3. During which conflict did Francis Scott Key write “The Star-Spangled Banner”? (A) The American Revolutionary War (B) The Civil War (C) The War of 1812 (D) The Spanish-American War 4. What was Francis Scott Key’s profession? (A) Soldier (B) Lawyer (C) Doctor (D) Farmer 5. Where was Francis Scott Key born? (A) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (B) New York City, New York (C) Frederick County, Maryland (D) Richmond, Virginia 6. What was the title of the poem written by Francis Scott Key that later became the national anthem? (A) "The Defense of Fort McHenry" (B) "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" (C) "Ode to Freedom" (D) "The American Anthem" 7. On what occasion did Key write “The Star-Spangled Banner”? (A) After the British attack on Fort McHenry (B) During the Battle of New Orleans (C) After witnessing the surrender of British troops (D) During the signing of the Treaty of Paris 8. Which U.S. president was in office when “The Star-Spangled Banner” was written? (A) Thomas Jefferson (B) James Monroe (C) James Madison (D) John Adams 9. How did Francis Scott Key view the American flag during the bombardment of Fort McHenry? (A) As a symbol of defeat (B) As a symbol of resilience and victory (C) As a sign of surrender (D) As a piece of propaganda 10. What event inspired Francis Scott Key to write the lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner”? (A) The defense of Fort McHenry (B) The capture of Washington D.C. (C) The signing of the Constitution (D) The Treaty of Ghent 11. When was “The Star-Spangled Banner” officially adopted as the national anthem of the United States? (A) 1931 (B) 1814 (C) 1861 (D) 1776 12. What was the original form of “The Star-Spangled Banner” when Francis Scott Key wrote it? (A) A hymn (B) A poem (C) A sonnet (D) A ballad 13. What was the main theme of “The Star-Spangled Banner”? (A) The American victory over France (B) The historical significance of the Constitution (C) The economic prosperity of the United States (D) The resilience and bravery of American forces 14. Francis Scott Key was held as a prisoner by which opposing force during the War of 1812? (A) British troops (B) Spanish troops (C) French troops (D) Native American forces 15. What was the profession of Francis Scott Key’s father? (A) Lawyer (B) Farmer (C) Soldier (D) Merchant 16. What was Francis Scott Key’s role in the legal system besides being a poet? (A) U.S. Supreme Court Justice (B) Attorney General (C) District Attorney (D) Public Defender 17. Which famous American figure was Francis Scott Key related to by marriage? (A) George Washington (B) Thomas Jefferson (C) James Madison (D) Robert E. Lee 18. Where did Francis Scott Key attend college? (A) Georgetown College (B) Yale University (C) Harvard University (D) Princeton University 19. Which war was the backdrop for the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner”? (A) The War of 1812 (B) The American Civil War (C) The French and Indian War (D) The Mexican-American War 20. What was the primary reason Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that became “The Star-Spangled Banner”? (A) To celebrate a military victory (B) To honor a fallen soldier (C) To express his observations of the British attack (D) To mark the end of the war