Vocab #1
To win against someone in a fight, war, or competition. (v)
Defeat.
The act of entering a place by force. (n)
Invasion.
What year does the story take place in? Page 252.
The story takes place in the year 1812.
When someone shouted "British sails" on an August day, what did it mean? Page 263.
When some shouted "British sails", it meant that the British were invading.
The story says several times that the Americans could not defeat the British. What does defeat mean?
To beat.
Wide. (adj)
Broad.
Strange in a frightening and mysterious way. (adj)
Eerie.
In what city does the story take place? Page 252.
The story takes place in the city of Baltimore.
What was the eerie orange glowing in the distance over Washington? Page 264.
The eerie orange glowing in the distance meant that the British were burning the capital.
Who visits Caroline’s mother’s shop at the beginning of the story?
three officers
Rough and sandy. (adj)
Gritty.
To have desire for. (phr. v)
What shapes and colours did Caroline and her mother need to make the flag? (hint: there are 4 colours) Page 255.
Caroline and her mother needed broad red and white stripes, a large field of blue, and white stars to make the flag.
What did the men do to the channel near Fort McHenry? Page 265.
The men sunk small ships and barges to block the harbour near Fort McHenry.
Caroline’s mother moves their work to a malt house. Why does she do this?
because they need more room to sew
To cut something with scissors. (v)
Snip.
Who helped Caroline and her mother make the flag? Page 257.
Caroline's mothers slave, her house servant, and Caroline's grandmother and cousins helped make the flag.
For how long were the British bombing Fort McHenry? Page 268.
The British were bombing Fort McHenry until midnight.
How does Caroline feel about the work she does?
It is painful sometimes, but she feels proud of it.
To lift or haul up using a mechanical device. (v)
Hoist.
Where was the flag being sent to? Page 261.
The flag was being sent to Fort McHenry.
What does the flag represent to Caroline at the end of the story? Page 270.
The flag represents pride, courage, and hope to Caroline at the end of the story.
How does Caroline feel when she sees British ships bombing Fort McHenry?
She’s terrified because that means the British are very close. She is also concerned because she helped making the flag for Fort McHenry.