1. What strikes Rip as very odd about the way the men on the mountainside are behaving?
(a) They seem to be expecting him, because there is an open spot left for him.
(b) Even though they are playing a game, they seem unhappy.
(c) Although no one speaks, they keep nodding and laughing.
(d) They seem to be completely unable to see him, even though he is standing very close to them.

2. When Rip starts up the mountainside and finds his joints stiff and notices that he is not feeling as athletic as usual, what does he think is the cause?
(a) He thinks that he is under a spell.
(b) He thinks that he must have walked much farther on the evening before than he first realized.
(c) He thinks that sleeping on the mountainside may have given him an attack of rheumatism.
(d) He thinks that he is getting old.

3. What are the "flagons" that the men on the mountainside have (34)?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Old-fashioned hats.
(c) Dice.
(d) Cups.

4. When he is resting on the mountainside, what sound alerts Rip that someone is nearby?
(a) He hears his dog barking at someone.
(b) He hears someone struggling with a heavy load.
(c) He hears someone calling his name.
(d) He hears someone singing.

5. On page 30, the reader is told that Rip has an "insuperable aversion to all kinds of profitable labour." What does this mean is true about him?
(a) He is eager to work at anything that will help himself, but he does not like to help others.
(b) He is simply lazy.
(c) He is physically unable to do heavy labor.
(d) He hates working hard for his own material comfort and financial security.