And Then What Happened, Paul Revere

According to the poem, what was the "one if by land, two if by sea" signal Paul Revere was waiting for?

• church bells being rung

• another rider to come and tell him to go

• an alarm to go off

• lanterns in the steeple of the church

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In the poem, which of the following events happened last?

• Paul Revere crosses the river.

• A friend of Revere's hangs the lanterns in the church.

• Paul Revere prepares his horse to ride.

• The colonists chase the British back to Boston.

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"Paul Revere's Ride", by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, is an example of a narrative poem. A poem that tells a story.

• True

• False

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Longfellow DID NOT describe the details of the ride accurately because he wanted to inspire his readers.
Think about what you read in "So Then What Happened Paul Revere".

• True

• False

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What line from the poem makes Paul Revere's ride seem heroic?

• And lo! As he looks, on the belfry's height

  A glimmer, and then a gleam of light!

• The fate of the nation was riding that night;

  And the spark struck out by the steed, in his flight;

• Then he said "Good-night" and with muffled oar

  Silently rode to the Charlestown shore

• Listen my children and you shall here

  Of the Midnight ride of Paul Revere

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What is the main theme of 'And Then What Happened, Paul Revere'?

• A) Adventure

• B) Historical events

• C) Romance

• D) Science fiction

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'And Then What Happened, Paul Revere'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Alliteration

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In 'And Then What Happened, Paul Revere', what role does Paul Revere play?

• A) A British soldier

• B) A colonial spy

• C) A town crier

• D) A blacksmith

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What is the significance of the lanterns in 'And Then What Happened, Paul Revere'?

• A) They signal the start of a festival

• B) They warn of the British approach

• C) They are used for decoration

• D) They guide ships to shore

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Which of the following best describes the tone of 'And Then What Happened, Paul Revere'?

• A) Humorous

• B) Melancholic

• C) Inspirational

• D) Sarcastic

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