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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. Which nation controls New York at the time when Rip and the village are introduced to the reader?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Holland.
(c) Great Britain.
(d) The United States.

2. After he can no longer spend time with his friends, where does Rip start going to spend time away from his home and farm?
(a) The seashore.
(b) The river.
(c) The barn.
(d) The woods.

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

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

5. What is Rip's son's name?
(a) Peter.
(b) Dutch.
(c) Rip.
(d) John.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 29, the narrator says that a person might have "descried" the smoke from the village. What does this mean a person might have done?

2. Who is Derrick Van Brummel?

3. What evidence does the frame narrator give that the main story's narrator is still well-liked?

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

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

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