Paul Revere's Ride Quiz

What was the main reason Paul Revere rode to Lexington on April 18, 1775?

• To participate in a protest against British laws

• To warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock of their impending arrest

• To deliver tea to Boston Harbor

• To signal with lamps in the church tower

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How did Paul Revere signal the approach of the British troops?

• By shouting from a hilltop

• By sending a letter

• Using lamps in the church bell tower

• By lighting a fire on the beach

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What did two lamps in the church tower indicate?

• The British were coming by land

• The British were coming by sea

• The patriots should gather weapons

• It was safe to travel at night

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Which city did Paul Revere start his ride from?

• Concord

• Boston

• Lexington

• Charleston

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What was the purpose of the map included in the summary?

• To show the locations of British ships

• To illustrate the paths taken by Revere and the British forces

• To highlight areas of the Boston Tea Party

• To display the locations of the church towers

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Part A: What are the two text structures used in the summary of Paul Revere's Ride?

• Chronological order

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

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Part B: Which sentence from the summary best supports your answer to Part A?

• Paul Revere opposed British laws he deemed unfair.

• To alert the patriots, Revere coordinated with a church worker.

• On the night of April 18, 1775, as British troops crossed the Charles River, Revere rode to Lexington.

• He served as a messenger for the patriots.

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What role does the map play in understanding the text structure?

• It compares different routes taken by Revere

• It shows the cause of the events

• It complements the sequence of events by visualizing Revere's route

• It presents problems faced by Revere

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Based on the context, what does the word 'opposed' most likely mean in the sentence: 'In 1775, Paul Revere opposed British laws he deemed unfair'?

• Supported

• Fought against

• Ignored

• Celebrated

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What does the word 'seize' mean in the context of 'British plans to seize weapons in Concord'?

• To take hold of suddenly and forcibly

• To destroy

• To hide

• To negotiate

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