Paul Revere's Ride Poem Comprehension

Paul Revere's ride is a narrative poem written by -----------------------

• John Milton

• Oscar Wild

• Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Paul Revere's ride is a ------------------------------

• narrative poem

• sonnet

• Lyric poem

Paul made his famous ride to ------------------------

• warn the American patriots from the British troops' arrival

• warn the European from the British forces

• warn his family in France from the British forces

The lines “A voice in the darkness, a knock at the door, / And a word that shall echo for evermore!” tell the reader that

• Revere's message will be remembered.

• Revere's ride is not important now.

• Revere rode in order to be famous.

• Revere's voice was loud and strong.

Which of these inferences about the fate of the British is best supported by this poem?

• Their arrogance has them believing the colonialists will roll over and play dead.

• Their military would rather fight Canada.

• They fled from the fight.

• Many defect and join the colonists’ fight.

To whom is the poem "Paul Revere's Ride" addressed?

• To Congress

• To the loyalists

• To the children

• To the patriots

What is most likely the reason the poet includes references to “the dead”?

• He only wants to bring an eerie element to his poem.

• His main character would like to trade places with the dead.

• He uses that phrase as a constant reminder to the colonists of the possible fate that awaits them.

• He wishes to show that the early days of our country were not very cheerful.

The main conflict in the poem is between ---------------

• The American colonists and the British forces

• The European colonists and the British forces

What was the real reasons Paul Revere went on the ride

• He was giving people who were homeless food

• The food has poison in it

• They will be bombed

• To warn the people of Massachusetts that England army will arrive

Who is the main character of "Paul Revere's Ride?"

• Alexander Hamilton

• Paul Revere

• John Hancock

• George Washington