To begin, let’s read some insightful words from one of America’s great leaders.

Mankind — that word should have new meaning for all of us today.

We can’t be consumed by our petty differences anymore.

We will be united in our common interests.

OK…so that was Bill Pullman’s presidential character in Independence Day, but regardless… It’s July 4th! One of my favorite holidays - the truly American celebration of America.

CNN.com presents this 10-question quiz. I scored 50 percent. Don’t judge just yet - you determine how many states declare fireworks as illegal. But others, there are no excuse to get wrong.

Let’s just see how you do. Feel free to share.

You’re given one answer above. I’m kind of disturbed that our national anthem is based off an English drinking song.