Paul Revere's Ride

Paul Revere's ride is a narrative poem written by -----------------------

• John Milton

• Oscar Wild

• Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Paul made his famous ride to ------------------------

• warn the American patriots from the British troops' arrival

• warn the European from the British forces

• warn his family in France from the British forces

Paul Revere's ride is a ------------------------------

• narrative poem

• sonnet

• Lyric poem

Paul made his famous midnight ride in ------------------------

• January 1775

• October 1775

• April 1775

Who is the main character of "Paul Revere's Ride?"

• Alexander Hamilton

• Paul Revere

• John Hancock

• George Washington

Describe the setting of "Paul Revere's Ride." Use words from the text to support your answer.

Which type of poem is "Paul Revere's Ride?"

• narrative poem (shares a story or certain event)

• blackout poem

• lyric poem (shares personal feelings and thoughts)

What could be the mood or tone of the following lines? Meanwhile, his friend through alley and street Wanders and watches, with eager ears, Till in the silence around him he hears The muster of men at the barrack door, The sound of arms, and the tramp of feet, And the measured tread of the grenadiers, Marching down to their boats on the shore.

• happy and exciting

• tranquil and lovely

• dangerous and suspenseful

• sorrowful and lonely

What external conflict does Paul Revere face? (Remember: external conflicts are problems outside of Paul Revere. Ex: danger, rain, etc.) Answer in complete sentences.

When did Paul Revere make his ride?

• April 18, 1775

• April 17, 1775

• May 17, 1778

• April 18, 1776