Question

Which of the following climbed
the steps of the steeple of Old
North Church to light lanterns at
the top?
A. John Pulling, Jr.
B. Samuel Adams
C. Paul Revere

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The person who did not hang the lanterns but was thought to have done so, was Paul Revere. He did not like the idea that he would have to pass through a graveyard and did not do it.

The person who did (of the three listed) was John Pulling, who was the vestry of the church. Interesting term -- vestry. It is the title given to someone who takes care of the affairs of the church (Anglican). Tells you two things:

• he was an official of the church, and therefore of some importance.
• he was an Anglican which is the official Church of England. The Episcopalian Church had not been established yet: The Revolutionary War had not been fought either.