Test Your Flag I.Q.

The American flag: it's been spit on, trod on and burned in protests from Louisiana to Kabul. But for the patriotism-minded among us, there are rules for the proper handling of the flag.

Take this quiz to see how much you know about flag etiquette. A link to the answers appears at the bottom of the page.

1. Which one of the following actions violates proper American flag etiquette?

A. Letting a flag touch the ground.

B. Printing a symbol of the flag on a cardboard box.

C. Flying a flag upside down.

D. All of the above.

E. A and C only.

2. Your flag is too old and worn to be used anymore. The best way to dispose of it is:

A. Turn it into a pillow.

B. Drop it off at the nearest military base or recruiting office. They will dispose of it.

C. Burn it in a dignified manner.

3. It's appropriate to wear a flag lapel pin:

A. On any piece of clothing or accessory, as long as the flag is right-side up.

B. On either lapel of a collared shirt.

C. On the left lapel only, near the heart.

4. The president of your bulldog-breeding club will be giving a speech to members this weekend, and you want to show your patriotism by flying the American flag in front of the podium, along with the state flag and the flag of your club. The U.S. flag should be placed:

A. To the right of the other flags as viewed from the speaker's podium.

B. To the left of the other flags.

C. In the center.

5. Flags can be used on uniforms:

A. For any occupation, as long as the uniform is properly cleaned and mended and the flag is not defaced in any manner.

B. For military service members only.

C. For military, police, firefighters and members of patriotic organizations.

Click here to see how you did!

Sources: City of Elk Grove, USflag.org