ANSWER KEY

1.      What awakened the soldiers at dawn? (4) The shrill whistling fife.

2.      What evidence is there that the weather was cold? (7) The swift, falling snow flake enveloped us all.

3.      When did the men enter the fort? (4) At morn’s early dawn.

4.      On what date in 1862 did this happen? (2) February 13th

5.      What did the soldiers see themselves as withstanding? (1) Oppression.

6.      Through how much of the first day did the battle continue? (4) From morning ‘till night.

7.      What kinds of weapons were in use? (3) Musketry and cannons.

8.      How long did the entire battle take? (3) Three winter days

9.      What signal did the defenders of the fort use to indicate surrender? (5) The white flag is unfurled

10.    In the poem, what phrase did the author use to symbolize war and defeat? (3) The storm cloud.