Two Midnight Rides

What makes a person legendary according to the text?

• Being famous

• Doing something wonderful or brave

• Being wealthy

• Traveling a lot

Who rode to warn soldiers that the British were coming on April 16, 1775?

• Sybil Ludington

• George Washington

• Paul Revere

• Abigail Adams

How old was Sybil Ludington when she rode to warn soldiers?

• 14 years old

• 16 years old

• 18 years old

• 20 years old

What did Sybil Ludington use to protect herself from the wind and rain?

• A woolen cape

• An umbrella

• A raincoat

• A blanket

What was the name of Sybil Ludington's horse?

• Star

• Comet

• Lightning

• Thunder

What did Sybil shout to alert the soldiers?

• The British are coming!

• Danbury's burning!

• To arms, to arms!

• All is lost!

What was the terrain like during Sybil's ride?

• Smooth and dry

• Slippery with mud and wet stones

• Sandy and flat

• Rocky and steep

What did General George Washington give to Sybil for her courageous deed?

• A medal

• A horse

• His personal thanks

• A sword

Where can reminders of Sybil's ride be seen today?

• In Boston

• In Carmel, New York

• In Philadelphia

• In Washington, D.C.

What does the word "terrain" mean in the context of the text?

• Weather conditions

• Type of clothing

• Ground or land conditions

• Time of day