Paul Revere Information

According to the article "Truth Vs. Legend," what was the purpose of the two lanterns in the North Church?

• The lanterns would serve as the signal for another Patriot to Paul Revere to let him know how the British would approach.

• The lanterns would serve as a signal just in case Revere was not able to ride all the way to Lexington

• The Lanterns would alert the British that the Patriots were aware of their impending attack.

• The lanterns would let Revere know that the British would be crossing by land.

Which piece of text evidence below from the article "Truth Vs. Legend" most strongly supports your answer in question 1 (regarding the purpose of the two lanterns)?

• Paul Revere was a British colonist of many talents and interests.

• Longfellow simplified the story and altered details to suit his dramatic purpose.

• Revere watched British Soldiers and reported on their activities. In 1774, Revere started working for the Boston Community of Correspondence.

• An opposition to British rule continued to grow amongst American colonists, Paul Revere became more politically involved.

Which statement summarizes a key difference in how each text presents information about Paul Revere's midnight ride of April 18th, 1775

• One text presents information based on actual historical events, while the other text includes information that is completely made up.

• One text is 100% fiction, while the other text is 100% nonfiction.

• One text presents information based on actual historical events while the other text combines fiction with nonfiction to tell an interesting story.

• One text is written for adults, while the other text is written for children.

Which event is included in Longfellow's poem and also cited as a true event in the article?

• Paul Revere cried out, "the British are coming!" as he rode through several towns.

• Paul Revere reached Concord at 2am.

• Paul Revere's horse was confiscated by British officers and he had to make it to Lexington on foot.

• Paul Revere crossed the Charles river into Charleston before beginning his ride to Lexington.

How do the primary purposes of the article and poem differ?

• The primary purpose of the article is to inform and the primary purpose of the poem is to entertain.

• The primary purpose of the article is to explain and the primary purpose of the poem is to persuade.

• The primary purpose of the article is to persuade and the primary purpose of the poem is to describe.

• The primary purpose of the article is to entertain and the primary purpose of the poem is to inform.

How do the interpretations of Paul Revere's significance differ between the article and the poem?

• According to the poem, Paul Revere was a lone hero, singlehandedly riding and saving the Patriots, while according to the article, many Patriots worked with Paul Revere on the fateful night of April 18.

• According to the poem, may Patriots worked with Paul Revere on the fateful night of April 18, while according to the article, Paul Revere was a lone hero, singlehandedly riding and saving the Patriots.

• According to the poem, Paul Revere was the first Patriot to die at Lexington, while according to the article, Revere did not arrive in Lexington until the battles was near its end.

• According to the poem, Paul Revere did not arrive in Lexington until the battle was near its end, while according to the article Paul Revere was the first Patriot to die at Lexington

Paul Revere yelled, "The British are coming!" through the town.

• Fact

• Fiction

According to which source did Paul Revere make his ride with companions?

• The poem "Paul Revere's Ride"

• The Nonfiction article

• The poem and the article

• Neither

What reason would an author have to change details of a historical story to fit their narrative? (Multiple answers)

• To add drama

• To fit the rhyme scheme

• To change history

• To suit the purpose of their genre (the inform, the entertain, to persuade)

Having sources with conflicting information can be beneficial

• True

• False