The Flag Maker Comp Test

The story is best classified as

• informational text

• realistic fiction

• biographical

• narrative nonfiction

Which of these is NOT a reason Caroline and her mother sewed flags?

• to confuse the enemy soldiers

• militia and cavalry officers could direct their men in battle

• ships could communicate with each other at sea

• for privateers that attacked British ships

Where was the large flag going to go?

• Fort McHenry

• Fort Hood

• Fort Baltimore

• Fort Maryland

The used broad pieces for the stripes. What do you think broad means?

• narrow

• wide

• various sizes

• slim

Which of these did NOT help to sew the flag?

• Caroline's grandmother

• Caroline's father

• Caroline

• the house servant

Where did the flag go when it outgrew the sewing room?

• town hall

• barn

• warehouse

• malt house

How did Caroline feel each day she saw her flag?

• proud

• upset

• excited

• nervous

Why was the sky over Washington glowing orange?

• they were setting off fireworks

• British ships were on fire

• the British were burning the capital

• the sun was coming up

How did Baltimore prepare to defend itself?

• they dug trenches and built earthworks

• women and children carried tea and biscuits to the volunteers

• they sunk ships and barges to block the harbor

• all of the choices

How was the flag described after the battle?

• like new

• totally destroyed

• tired

• missing