Sybil Ludington

What is the impact of lines 25 through 34 in the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride”?

• They establish the dangers involved in making the ride.

• They reveal the arrogance beneath Sybil’s modest exterior.

• They shift the Colonel’s attitude from skeptical to enthusiastic

• They contribute to the idea that children are rebellious by nature

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What is Sybil’s main motivation in lines 47 through 52 of the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride”?

• To return home and rest

• To prove that females are stronger than males

• To express her feelings about the war effort

• To prove to her father that she is dependable

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Use “Sybil Ludington’s Ride” to answer the following questions: In lines 1 through 4 of the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride,” the diction and imagery mainly appeal to the reader’s sense of —

• touch

• sight

• taste

• hearing

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What does spent mean as it is used in line 15 of the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride”?

• Needed

• Paid

• Exhausted

• Abandoned

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Use The Boston Girl and “Sybil Ludington’s Ride” to answer the following questions: Which quotation from the selection from The Boston Girl best identifies the conflict in the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride”?

• I’m telling you, my feet didn’t touch the ground all the way home. (paragraph 5)

• "There is no wrong answer,” she said. “I want to know your opinion, Addie. What do you think?” (paragraph 10)

• “The patriots had to be impetuous both ways or they wouldn’t have dared challenge the British.” (paragraph 12)

• She said mothers were right to be concerned for their daughters’ welfare. (paragraph 14)

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Both Addie from the selection from The Boston Girl and Sybil from the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride” respond to —

• a chance to achieve fame and glory

• another character’s belief and trust

• a parent’s expectations

• a desire to influence others

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What do both the selection from The Boston Girl and the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride” indicate about the young women?

• The young women are courageous in dangerous situations.

• The young women wish to improve their communities.

• The potential of the young women should be recognized

• The enthusiasm of the young women can be overwhelming.

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While the selection from The Boston Girl focuses on a young woman who gains confidence from a mentor, the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride” focuses on —

• a young woman who serves as a mentor

• a young woman who seeks a mentor but is unable to find one

• a young woman whose confidence in others betrays her

• a young woman whose confidence inspires others

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Sybil told Mr. Van Horn about the Tories attacking Danbury. How did he respond?

• He responds casually (隨便).

• He understands the situation (處境) is serious (嚴重的)..

• He does NOT think the situation (處境) is serious (嚴重的)

• He does NOT trust (相信) Sybil.

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What is the primary theme of the poem 'Sybil Ludington’s Ride'?

• A) Courage and determination

• B) Betrayal and revenge

• C) Love and sacrifice

• D) Wealth and power

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