WorksheetsMidnight Ride of Paul Revere
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
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
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.
What does the word “muffled”most closely mean as it is used in line 15?
Then he said “Good night!” and with muffled oar
Silently rowed to the Charlestown shore,
urgent
loud
joyful
quiet
Paul Revere's night took place during the day.
True
False
"Paul Revere's Ride", by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, is an example of a narrative poem. A poem that tells a story.
True
False
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
Longfellow's poem was written in the year 1860. Is the poem a first hand account or second hand account of the events that took place during the ride? Remember a first hand account is told from the Point of View of someone who was there, a second hand account is retold from the Point of View who someone who wasn't there.
First Hand Account
Second Hand Account
What is the main theme of the poem 'Midnight Ride of Paul Revere'?
A) The importance of communication
B) The beauty of nature
C) The power of friendship
D) The joy of travel
Which literary device is predominantly used in the poem to create suspense?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Imagery
D) Alliteration
In the poem, what signal was used to warn the colonists of the British approach?
A) A gunshot
B) A bell ringing
C) Lanterns in the church tower
D) A drum beat
What does the phrase 'the fate of a nation was riding that night' suggest about Paul Revere's mission?
A) It was a casual ride
B) It was a matter of national importance
C) It was a personal journey
D) It was a routine task
Which of the following best describes the tone of the poem?
A) Melancholic
B) Joyful
C) Urgent
D) Humorous
What role did Paul Revere play in the American Revolution according to the poem?
A) A soldier
B) A spy
C) A messenger
D) A politician
How does Longfellow portray Paul Revere in the poem?
A) As a coward
B) As a hero
C) As a villain
D) As a bystander
What is the effect of the poem's rhyme scheme on its overall impact?
A) It makes the poem difficult to understand
B) It adds a musical quality
C) It distracts from the story
D) It has no effect
