Paul Revere's Ride

Which word best describes Paul Revere as he waits for a signal?

• afraid

• sad

• lonely

• impatient

"Paul Revere's Ride" is called a narrative poem because

• it has a refrain

• it tells a story

• it has a regular rhyme scheme

• its rhythm creates excitement

The "famous day and year" of Paul Revere's ride is

• July 4., 1776

• December 25, 1775

• April 18, 1775

• April 18, 1975

Which line tells what happens the day after Revere's ride?

• "How the British Regulars fired and fled,-"

• "When he galloped into Lexington."

• "He springs to the saddle, the bridle he turns,"

• "The people will waken and listen to hear"

"Paul Revere's Ride" is an example of narrative poetry because

• focuses on descriptions

• involves a plot

• uses rhyme

• includes stanzas

What does Revere expect people to do in response to his actions?

• rise and arm themsevles

• surrender

• stay in their homes

• sign a truce

The poem's rhythm produces all of the following effects except

• making the readers feel like they are riding, too

• imitating the movement of a slow walk

• imitating the sound of a galloping horse

• adding suspense and intensity to the poem

Who were the grenadiers?

• Regulars

• Soldier

• Colonists

• Patriots

What was the Mystic?

• River

• Warship

• Soldier

• Patriot

Revere pauses after seeing the light in the belfry because he is

• wondering if his friend will be safe

• deciding which direction to ride first

• waiting to see a second light

• gathering courage for the ride