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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. 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.

2. On page 30, the reader learns that Rip is "obsequious" and his wife is a "termagant." What can accurately be said about their relationship?
(a) They have violent arguments with each other.
(b) One is embarrassed by the other.
(c) They each have a skill that helps the other.
(d) One bullies the other.

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

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) Approximate and imperfect.
(b) Demanding and critical.
(c) Reckless and indifferent.
(d) Thorough and honest.

5. 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) He is devoted to his home and family.
(c) He likes to make excuses instead of taking care of his responsibilities.
(d) His farm is envied by many of his neighbors.

Short Answer 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?

2. On page 29, the mountains are said to be "lording it over the surrounding country." This is an example of which literary technique?

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

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

5. Why does Rip stop spending time with his friends?

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