Flag Etiquette Quiz — Etiquette Guide

In regards to a boat, what type of flag is the "ensign"?

The flag of the country the boat was made in.
The flag of the country the boat is currently in.
The boat owner's national flag.
The boat owner's yacht club's flag.

When entering a foreign port, what flag should be flown?

A yellow flag.
A green flag.
A red flag.
A checkered flag.

If a California school wants to display the state flag as well as the US flag, how should they do it?

Have one flag pole with the state flag on top of the US flag.
Have one flag pole with the US flag on top of the state flag.
Have two flag poles, with the one flying the US flag being taller.
Both the second and third options are correct.

Knowing that the nation's flag should be flown highest, how does the United Nations represent all of their members (made up of many different nations) through their flags?

The flags are flown according to which country has the most income.
The flags are flown in alphabetical order.
The flags are flown according to population numbers.
The flags are flown according to popularity.

What is one of the things flying a flag upside down could signify?

Someone does not know how to hang their flag.
Distress.
Disrespect for that nation.
A death in the family.

How should an old American flag be disposed of?

In the trash.
By burying it in your yard.
By giving it to your City Council.
By burning.

Is it acceptable to use the US flag for decoration?

Heck, yeah! Show that pride!
Yes, but only on the 4th of July.
Yes, but only during a presidential campaign.
No.

What do the red and white stripes on the US flag represent?

The founding fathers.
The original colonies.
Our ties to England.
The red and white of George Washington's cherry tree.

You work at City Council and your task each evening is to lower the city's flag, the state's flag and the US flag. They should be taken down in what order?

US flag, state flag then city flag
city flag, state flag then US flag
state flag, US flag, then city flag
whatever order you feel like; there isn't a rule

What does a white and blue flag being flown on a boat signify?

The boat has run out of fuel.
Stay away!
There is a scuba diver nearby.
The ship has run aground.