1. Which is the most commonly used apple for Apple pie? Granny Smith
2. What iconic American game show that features contestants answering questions in the form of answers? Jeopardy!
3. Which American sitcom featured a character named "The Fonz"? Happy Days
4. People eat a lot of hamburgers on July 4, but this is not an American food. Where do hamburgers come from? Germany
5. Every July 4th, what food is most commonly consumed? Hot dogs
6. In what year were fireworks first used to celebrate the 4th of July? 1777
7. Which founding father is known for flying a kite during a thunderstorm to study electricity? Benjamin Franklin
8. What is the national anthem of the United States of America? The Star-Spangled Banner
9. How many stripes does the US flag have? 13
10. Which American musician is often referred to as "The King of Rock and Roll"? Elvis Presley
11. What year did the United States declare its independence from Great Britain? 1776
12. How many stars does the US flag have? 50
13. Which state was the last to join the United States? Hawaii
14. Who wrote the lyrics to "The Star-Spangled Banner"? Francis Scott Key
15. Who is the creator of the popular animated series "The Simpsons"? Matt Groening
16. Which musical premiered on Broadway in 2015, about the life and struggles of an American founding father? Hamilton
17. Where was the first celebration of Independence Day held? Philadelphia
18. In which shape should you fold the American flag? Triangular
19. Which American director is known for movies such as "Jaws," "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," and "Jurassic Park"? Steven Spielberg
20. Which American city is famous for its grand fireworks display on Independence Day? New York City
21. Who won the first season of the American singing competition show "American Idol"? Kelly Clarkson
22. Which American singer and actress famously sang "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy in 1962? Marilyn Monroe
23. Every Independence Day, how many times does the Liberty Bell ring? 13
24. Who sewed the first American flag? Betsy Ross
25. Which American singer-songwriter is known as the "Queen of Pop"? Madonna
26. How many cases of beer are sold on the 4th of July weekend each year? 70 million
27. Which president did NOT die on July 4th? Calvin Coolidge
28. Which country declared independence from the United States on July 4, 1960? Philippines
29. Who famously said, "Give me liberty or give me death"? Patrick Henry
30. What does SPF stand for on sunscreen bottles? Sun Protection Factor
31. What is the national bird of the United States? The bald eagle
32. The Statue of Liberty is a true American cultural symbol. What is Lady Liberty's full official name? Liberty Enlightening the World
33. Every July 4th, how many hot dogs are consumed? 150 million
34. What is the 4th of July, otherwise known as in the US? Independence Day
