Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

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What does the word 'muffled' mean?

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Muffled means quiet or not loud.

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When did Paul Revere make his famous ride?

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April 18, 1775.

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What is a first hand account?

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A first hand account is a story told from the point of view of someone who was there.

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What is a second hand account?

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A second hand account is a story retold from the point of view of someone who wasn't there.

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What was Paul Revere's purpose during his ride?

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To warn the townspeople.

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Did Longfellow write a first hand or second hand account of Paul Revere's ride?

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Second hand account.

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What year was Longfellow's poem written?

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1860.

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What is the significance of April 18, 1775?

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It is the date of Paul Revere's famous midnight ride.

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Why did Longfellow change details in his poem?

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To inspire his readers.

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What does 'warn the townspeople' mean in the context of Paul Revere's ride?

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It means to alert the people about the British soldiers coming.