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

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

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

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

• Needed

• Paid

• Exhausted

• Abandoned

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)

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

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.

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

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.

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