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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Pages 28-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When on page 31, the narrator refers to Rip's wife's nagging as a "torrent of household eloquence," what tone is created?
(a) Nostalgic.
(b) Maudlin.
(c) Ironic.
(d) Farcical.

2. Where is the village that Rip lives in?
(a) At the foot of the Appalachian Mountains.
(b) At the foot of the Catskill Mountains.
(c) On the island of Manhattan.
(d) On the Atlantic coast.

3. Who is the author of "Rip Van Winkle"?
(a) Washington Irving.
(b) Geoffrey Crayon.
(c) Diedrich Knickerbocker.
(d) James Fenimore Cooper.

4. From the description of Rip's attitude to his farm, on page 30, what can be deduced about Rip?
(a) His farm is envied by many of his neighbors.
(b) He is devoted to his home and family.
(c) His attitude toward his own family is similar to his attitude toward the villagers.
(d) He likes to make excuses instead of taking care of his responsibilities.

5. Who is Derrick Van Brummel?
(a) The mayor.
(b) The owner of a local hotel.
(c) The owner of the village inn.
(d) The schoolmaster.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rip's wife treat his dog?

2. What is Rip's dog's name?

3. Under what pseudonym was "Rip Van Winkle" published?

4. What kind of relationship does Rip have with the village children?

5. On page 29, the setting sun causes something to light up and glow "like a crown of glory." This is an example of what literary technique?

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