1. In the frame narrative, the reader is told that the main story's narrator gets his information from the wives of the "burghers" (28). Whose wives are these?
(a) The wives of country farmers.
(b) The wives of prominent Dutch colonists.
(c) The wives of local indigenous leaders.
(d) The wives of political officials.

2. What kind of relationship does Rip have with the village children?
(a) The children are frightened of Rip because he is always yelling at his son and daughter.
(b) He is a favorite of theirs because he plays with them and tells stories.
(c) He is a favorite of theirs because he steals apples from a nearby orchard for them.
(d) The children are frightened of Rip because of his habit of talking to himself.

3. How does Rip's wife treat his dog?
(a) She ignores the dog completely.
(b) She treats the dog the same way she treats Rip.
(c) She insists that the dog stay outside and earn its keep on the farm.
(d) She treats the dog better than anyone else in the family.

4. On page 28, the reader is told that the narrator of the main story is known for "scrupulous" accuracy. What kind of accuracy is this?
(a) Reckless and indifferent.
(b) Demanding and critical.
(c) Approximate and imperfect.
(d) Thorough and honest.

5. In the epigraph from Cartwright's play, to whom does the speaker swear that he will be honest?
(a) The Norse god, Odin.
(b) The Saxon god, Woden.
(c) The Celtic god, Alator.
(d) The Christian God.