MCQs on Veterans Day (November 11) January 8, 2026August 31, 2024 by u930973931_answers 40 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/40 Subscribe 1. . Veterans Day is celebrated on which date in the United States? (A) July 4 (B) November 11 (C) December 25 (D) January 1 2. . Veterans Day was originally known by which name? (A) Armistice Day (B) Memorial Day (C) Independence Day (D) Patriot Day 3. . Veterans Day was first observed in what year? (A) 1918 (B) 1921 (C) 1938 (D) 1954 4. . What event is Veterans Day intended to commemorate? (A) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles (B) The end of World War I (C) The attack on Pearl Harbor (D) The adoption of the U.S. Constitution 5. . Which U.S. President signed the bill that made Veterans Day a national holiday? (A) Woodrow Wilson (B) Dwight D. Eisenhower (C) Franklin D. Roosevelt (D) Harry S. Truman 6. . In which year did Armistice Day become officially known as Veterans Day? (A) 1938 (B) 1945 (C) 1954 (D) 1963 7. . Which U.S. state was the first to recognize Veterans Day as a legal holiday? (A) Alabama (B) New York (C) California (D) Kansas 8. . Veterans Day honors which group of people? (A) Deceased military personnel (B) All U.S. military veterans (C) Current active-duty military personnel (D) Civilian workers 9. . Which country also celebrates Veterans Day on November 11, but by a different name? (A) Canada (B) France (C) Australia (D) All of the above 10. . What is the significance of the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month? (A) It marks the time the Armistice was signed to end World War I (B) It is the time the first battle of World War I began (C) It is the time the Treaty of Versailles was signed (D) It is the time the United Nations was founded 11. . Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States. What does this mean? (A) Only military personnel get the day off (B) Federal government offices are closed (C) Only schools are closed (D) All businesses are required to close 12. . Which symbol is often associated with Veterans Day? (A) The red poppy (B) The American flag (C) The bald eagle (D) All of the above 13. . In which year was Veterans Day temporarily moved to the fourth Monday in October? (A) 1968 (B) 1971 (C) 1975 (D) 1978 14. . When was Veterans Day returned to its original date of November 11? (A) 1968 (B) 1971 (C) 1975 (D) 1978 15. . Which branch of the military is honored on Veterans Day? (A) Army (B) Navy (C) Air Force (D) All branches 16. . Which of the following is a common activity on Veterans Day? (A) Parades (B) Wreath-laying ceremonies (C) Speeches and commemorative events (D) All of the above 17. . What is the main difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day? (A) Veterans Day honors all who have served; Memorial Day honors those who died in service (B) Veterans Day is in spring; Memorial Day is in fall (C) Veterans Day is a global holiday; Memorial Day is only in the U.S. (D) Veterans Day is for active-duty personnel; Memorial Day is for veterans 18. . Which U.S. President is known for changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day? (A) Harry S. Truman (B) Dwight D. Eisenhower (C) John F. Kennedy (D) Richard Nixon 19. . Which city hosts the annual Veterans Day National Ceremony? (A) New York City (B) Philadelphia (C) Washington, D.C. (D) Chicago 20. . Where does the Veterans Day National Ceremony take place? (A) The Lincoln Memorial (B) Arlington National Cemetery (C) The White House (D) The National Mall 21. . Which flower is traditionally worn on Veterans Day to honor those who served? (A) Poppy (B) Rose (C) Daisy (D) Lily 22. . Which part of Arlington National Cemetery is central to Veterans Day observances? (A) The Eternal Flame (B) The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (C) The Memorial Amphitheater (D) The Arlington House 23. . Which song is traditionally played at Veterans Day ceremonies? (A) "The Star-Spangled Banner" (B) "America the Beautiful" (C) "Taps" (D) "God Bless America" 24. . Which other countries observe a day similar to Veterans Day on November 11? (A) United Kingdom (B) Canada (C) Australia (D) All of the above 25. . What is the primary purpose of Veterans Day? (A) To honor military service veterans (B) To celebrate military victories (C) To promote patriotism (D) To recruit new service members 26. . What is the Veterans Day parade in New York City known as? (A) The National Veterans Parade (B) America's Parade (C) The Freedom Parade (D) The Liberty Parade 27. . Which U.S. government agency is primarily responsible for Veterans Day observances? (A) Department of Defense (B) Department of Veterans Affairs (C) Department of Homeland Security (D) The White House 28. . Veterans Day is celebrated with a moment of silence at what time? (A) 11:00 AM (B) 12:00 PM (C) 1:00 PM (D) 3:00 PM 29. . Which U.S. city is known for holding one of the largest Veterans Day parades? (A) New York City (B) Chicago (C) Los Angeles (D) San Francisco 30. . Veterans Day was established to coincide with the anniversary of what event? (A) The signing of the U.S. Constitution (B) The end of World War I (C) The start of World War II (D) The attack on Pearl Harbor 31. . Which monument in Washington, D.C., is a focus for Veterans Day ceremonies? (A) Vietnam Veterans Memorial (B) Lincoln Memorial (C) Washington Monument (D) World War II Memorial 32. . Which organization traditionally places wreaths at veterans’ graves on Veterans Day? (A) The Red Cross (B) The American Legion (C) The Boy Scouts of America (D) The Salvation Army 33. . Which U.S. state has the highest number of veterans? (A) California (B) Texas (C) Florida (D) Virginia 34. . What is the most common theme of Veterans Day speeches and ceremonies? (A) Military strategy (B) Peace and sacrifice (C) Economic development (D) Political leadership 35. . Which type of military service is recognized on Veterans Day? (A) Only wartime service (B) Only peacetime service (C) Both wartime and peacetime service (D) Only those who served overseas 36. . Veterans Day honors veterans from which conflicts? (A) World War I only (B) World War I and II only (C) All conflicts (D) Conflicts after World War II 37. . Which of the following is NOT typically associated with Veterans Day? (A) Discounts for veterans (B) Fireworks displays (C) Military parades (D) Memorial services 38. . On Veterans Day, many schools participate in activities to educate students about what? (A) The military (B) Historical battles (C) Veteran contributions (D) All of the above 39. . What type of memorial is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? (A) A memorial for known soldiers (B) A memorial for unknown soldiers from all wars (C) A memorial for veterans of the Vietnam War (D) A memorial for World War II veterans 40. . Which type of service members are honored on Veterans Day? (A) Only retired veterans (B) Only living veterans (C) All service members, living and deceased (D) Only those who served overseas