Francis Scott Key's Prayer Over Fort McHenry

1. What was Francis Scott Key's job before he sailed out on the ship?

2. Why did the British not allow Francis and his companions to sail back to shore right away?

3. What did Mary Pickersgill make that was so important to the story?

4. What did Francis Key do during the dark and quiet moments of the night?

5. How did Francis feel when he saw the American flag still flying above Fort McHenry at dawn?