BY RYAN E. SMITH

BLADE STAFF WRITER

A few things have changed about Inauguration Day since George Washington first took the oath of office in 1789. For starters, it's no longer considered hip to wear a steel-hilted sword, white silk stockings, and silver shoe buckles. A host of other changes and traditions have evolved since then, and as a result Tuesday is going to be a very busy day for Barack Obama. Not only will he be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States, but he has an address to give, a parade to lead, and 10 inaugural balls to attend. How much do you know about this ritual surrounding presidential transitions? Find out by taking this inauguration quiz.