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Quiz: U.S. Postal Service

February 22, 2019

On January 27, 2019, the U.S. Postal Service increased the cost of a First Class Stamp from $0.50 to $0.55. (But take heart, it also lowered the cost of additional ounces by $0.06 to $0.15.) From its earliest days, the USPS has played a key role in the United States’ history. How much do you know about the Postal Service? Take our quiz to test your knowledge.

The authority to establish the U.S. Postal Service is contained in:*
- The Declaration of Independence
- The Constitution
- The United States Postal Service Act, passed by the first Congress
- The Department of the Interior
According to the U.S. Postal Act of 1792, what was the typical punishment for stealing mail?*
- 100 hours of community service
- 10 lashes in the public square
- Imprisonment for up to 6 months
- Death
In 1831, which mode of transportation was not commonly used by mail carriers?*
- Horseback
- Bicycle
- Stagecoach
- Steamboat
On May 15, 1918, the USPS began offering Air Mail service from an airstrip in Washington, D.C. Which of the following mishaps occurred during that historic first flight?*
- The ground crew forgot to fuel the plane
- The pilot got lost and flew the wrong way
- The plane crash landed
- All of the above
The largest post office in the U.S. is located in New York City, measuring 393,000 square feet. Where is the smallest post office located?*
- Delaware
- Florida
- Maine
- Philadelphia
The use of ZIP Codes began in 1963. How were the numbers assigned?*
- At random
- Based upon the year the local post office was founded
- Based upon the population of the area
- Geographically from east to west
Certain live animals can be mailed, true or false?*
- True
- False
In 1958, what valuable item was shipped via the USPS for just $2.44 in postage (not including insurance)?*
- A rare lithograph by Pablo Picasso
- The Hope Diamond
- Joanne Woodward's Oscar for Best Actress
- Queen Elizabeth's coronation tiara
What image appeared on the first Forever stamp?*
- The Statue of Liberty
- The U.S. flag
- The White House
- The Liberty Bell
In what year was the first woman appointed U.S. Postmaster General?*
- 1934
- 1968
- 1998
- 2015

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