Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
Authored by Philip Peterson
English
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of Paul Revere's midnight ride?
To attend a secret meeting in Lexington
To spread the alarm about the British advance to the countryside
To gather troops for a surprise attack on the British
To deliver letters to Samuel Adams and John Hancock
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CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What signal did Paul Revere ask for to indicate the British route? (Stanza 2)
Three lanterns if by land, one if by sea
One lantern if by land, two if by sea
Two lanterns if by land, three if by sea
No signal; he planned to wait and see
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CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.5.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Paul Revere get across the Charles River to start his ride? (Stanza 3)
He swam across with his horse
He was rowed across in a boat
He crossed over a bridge unnoticed
He used a ferry service operating at night
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CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was NOT a task performed by Paul Revere during his ride?
Alerting the British about local militia movements
Warning Adams and Hancock of potential arrest
Signaling with lanterns from the Old North Church
Evading capture by British patrols
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CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the reaction of a guard when Paul Revere arrived at the house where Adams and Hancock were staying? (Paragraph 17)
He welcomed him loudly
He asked Revere to be quiet
He immediately recognized Revere and let him in
He did not know who Paul Revere was
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RL.5.10
CCSS.RL.6.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At what time did Paul Revere reach Lexington according to the poem? (Stanza 10)
Midnight
One by the village clock
Two by the village clock
Just before dawn
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CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significance of the lanterns in the Old North Church? (pg. 284)
They signaled that the British were retreating
They indicated that reinforcements were coming
They warned of an impending storm
They meant the British were crossing the Charles River
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CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
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