Good Luck!

Question #1

What time period in American history is credited as the source of

this patriotic tune?

Question #2

America the Beautiful was published as a poem in 1904.

In what publication did it appear?

Question #3

What US military branch uses this theme song?

Question #4

In what year was this American tune written?

Question #5

What's the name of the song you just heard?

Question #6

John Wayne, the man reciting the Pledge, is an American icon. He starred in many,

many films. Name four movies that John Wayne starred in.

Question #7

What US military branch uses this theme song?

Question #8

It's common knowledge that Francis Scott Key wrote our Nation Anthem during the War of 1812.

But Key's occupation is not as well known. What did Francis Scott Key

do for a living?

Question #9

Who wrote this famous American band piece?

Question #10

Taps just played. It is instrumental piece traditional played at a flag-lowering ceremony and at military

burials. When was Taps first played at a burial?

Question #11

What’s the very next line of this song?

Question #12

Woody Guthrie, a legendary folk song writer and singer, wrote this

song in 1940. For his contributions to the world of music he was

inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in what year?

Question #13

This song is a John Lennon song that was recorded several years ago, but it’s been reworked as a

tribute to the September 11th disaster. What year was John

Lennon killed?

Question #14

What US war has connection with this song?

Question #15

Write the first 17 words of the song you just heard.

Question #16

What US military branch uses this theme song?

Question #17

This is pop song that has been re-recorded as a tribute to the

September 11th disaster. Name the recording group.

Question #18

You just heard the Preamble of our nation's Constitution. What was the first state to ratify the Constitution? What was the

date of the ratification?

Question #19

Who hears this song every time he makes an appearance?

Question #20

What US military branch uses this theme song?

Question #21

Who wrote this song from America’s past?

Question #22

The music to this song is the same as what country's

national anthem?

Question #23

Alan Jackson, a country artist, wrote and performed this song as a

tribute to the September 11th disaster. Where was Alan Jackson

born?

Question #24

Who wrote the words to

this patriotic tune?

Thanks for giving this contest a try!

Please turn in your answer sheet to the AMS Library before the end of 8th

period on Friday, March 15, 2002. Winners will be announced on the

morning announcements on Monday, March 18th.