The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

1. His surroundings were somber.

• unfamiliar
• gloomy
• uncomfortable
• decaying

2. The steed walked across the field.

• high-spirited horse
• riderless horse
• unsaddled horse
• bad-tempered horse

3. His fate has been determined.

• assignment
• advancement
• destiny
• payment

4. The bug was magnified under the lens.

• digging faster
• resting quietly
• caught suddenly
• made larger

5. We saw a glimmer in the distance.

• dim light
• flowing creek
• foggy valley
• frightening sight

6. The captain of the ship was fearless.

• fortunate
• competitive
• bold
• dedicated

7. The smell of smoke lingers.

• advances
• stays
• ascends
• vanishes

8. We have nothing to fear about camping in the woods.

• scared
• leap
• near
• unafraid

9. He bought the latest fishing gear for his vacation.

• groan
• clear
• hat
• supply

10. Do you know what year it is?

• stare
• time
• jeer
• dear