When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to answer a series of general questions about those events … well, it can be surprisingly tricky. Even when the subject is as familiar as the U.S. of A.

Sure, we’re a young country; but there’s still 237 years of history to master. Plus, America is really big! From the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans white with foam, there’s just so much to know.

But fear not, my fellow Americans: This quiz provides a refresher on our nation’s history, geography, arts, and sciences, just in time for the Fourth. So grab a pencil, take a deep breath, and see how much star-spangled trivia you really know.

Take the quiz below, and click here for fun facts about John Trumbull’s classic painting, which was featured on Parade’s cover. And for even more quizzes, check out this page.

[Download a PDF of the full quiz here]