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of the north - church - tower, 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. then he said “good night!” and with muffled oar silently rowed to the charlestown shore, just as the moon rose over the bay, where swinging wide at her moorings lay the somerset, british man - of - war: a phantom ship, with each mast and spar across the moon, like a prison - bar, and a huge black hulk, that was magnified by its own reflection in the tide. 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. then he climbed to the tower of the church, up the wooden stairs, with stealthy tread, 6. how do the behaviors of paul revere and his friend waiting for news differ? a. revere is impatient for news, while his friend observes the tense silence of the night. b. both are impatient for news. c. both look to the cemetery to observe its stillness and solemn reminder of what is to come. d. his friend is paralyzed by the tension while revere is energized by it.

Explanation:

In the poem, Paul Revere is actively preparing for his ride to spread the alarm, showing energy and action - readiness. His friend is waiting, listening intently in the tense silence of the night, observing the surroundings. Revere is not impatient but purpose - driven, and his friend is focused on observing rather than being paralyzed or equally impatient. The description of the friend's actions in the text aligns with observing the tense silence.

Answer:

A. Revere is impatient for news, while his friend observes the tense silence of the night.