2008 civics test · Question 98 of 100 · Symbols
What is the name of the national anthem?
In Chinese 美国国歌叫什么名字？
Official answer
- The Star-Spangled Banner《星条旗》（The Star-Spangled Banner）
Why this is the answer
The national anthem of the United States is 'The Star-Spangled Banner.' Its words were written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812, after he watched the American flag still flying over Fort McHenry in Baltimore following a British attack. 'Star-spangled banner' means the flag covered with stars.
Also on the 2025 test as question 123
Source: USCIS 100 Civics Questions (PDF)