Question

What did Paul Revere tell his friend to do if the British were going to attack by sea? A) Hang two lanterns in the belfry arch. B) Hang one lantern in the church tower. C) Signal those in the North Church tower. D) Ride through the country to spread the word.

Answer 1

Answer:

A) Hang two lanterns in the belfry arch.

Explanation:

He said to his friend, "If the British march

By land or sea from the town to-night,

Hang a lantern aloft in the belfry arch

Of the North Church tower as a signal light,--  

One if by land, and two if by sea;

And I on the opposite shore will be,  

Ready to ride and spread the alarm  

Through every Middlesex village and farm,  

For the country folk to be up and to arm."

Answer 2

The answer is B! Paul Revere told his friend to hang two lanterns by the belfry arch. He told his friend to hang one lantern if the British went by land. Hope this helped