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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Pages 33-36.

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) Maudlin.
(b) Ironic.
(c) Nostalgic.
(d) Farcical.

2. On page 35, Rip is "tempted to repeat the draught." How is the word "draught" pronounced?
(a) Rhymes with "loft."
(b) Rhymes with "out."
(c) Rhymes with "raft."
(d) Rhymes with "hot."

3. On his way home from the mountains, what does Rip suddenly realize about his own appearance?
(a) His beard has grown a foot longer.
(b) His clothing is strangely worn and tattered.
(c) His face is covered with wrinkles.
(d) He has a deep sunburn.

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

5. On page 33, Rip complies with the stranger's request with "his usual alacrity." How does Rip comply?
(a) Absentmindedly.
(b) Lazily.
(c) Quickly.
(d) Cheerfully.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Rip to finally start for home after he realizes that he will not be able to find the strange men again?

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?

3. What does Rip keep hearing as he and the stranger climb up the mountainside?

4. What are the "flagons" that the men on the mountainside have (34)?

5. Where does Rip spend time with his friends?

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