Rip Van Winkle Questions

What happened to Rip's friends?

** Nicholas Vedder-dead ** Brom Dutcher killed in the war / **Van Bummel fought in the war, is now. in Congress

How much time has passed?

20 years

Who did Rip help? What did he help him with?

A short old fellow in antique clothing. He helped him carry a keg that he had on his shoulder.

Who is Diedrich Knickerbocker?

An old gentleman of New York who conducted historical research of the Dutch settlers.

What does Rip find when he wakes up?

An old rusted gun, wolf is gone, stiff in the joints.

Where and with whom did Rip hang out?

At a small Inn with other men from town (Derrick Van Bummel-school master/Nichoulaus Vedder -landlord).. They sat in front of the Inn underneath a painting of George III

What game was being played?

Bowling

Describe Dame Van Winkle and her treatment of Rip.

Constantly nagging him about his lack of work all the time. Rip's response would be to shrug his shoulders, shake his head and leave saying nothing

What is Rip's house like now (after he awoke)?

Dilapidated (run down), roofs falling in, windows are shattered, doors off hinges, Wolf-half starved, snarled at Rip

What question does Rip ask?: What is the response of the people gathered outside the Inn?

Does nobody here know Rip Van Winkle? he's learning against the tree (his son).

What did Rip do when no on ewas looking? What were the consequences?

Drink the liquor. He drank too much and passed out / fell asleep. .

What was Rip's new life like?

Great. He is free from work, his wife and King George III.

What kind of work ethic did Rip have? How does it find expression in the text?

He didn't have one; avoided work. Expressed in various ways: He liked to go fishing and hunting instead. Also, his farm was the worst farm in the village; looked run down, dilapidated (fences falling down, cows escaping, weeds and overgrowth, patch of crops)

What did Rip hear?

He heard a voice call his name

What is Rip's son like?

He is just like his father. Lazy and does not take care of his own responsibilities.

What did Rip like to do rather than fulfill his responsibilities?

Help everyone else, go fishing and hunting with his dog

Who is in the crowd that Rip finds familiar?

Judith Gardinier, Rip's daghter

what is the setting of the story and how is it described?

Kaatskill Mountains by the Hudson River. Words used to describe the setting: blue, purple, gold, glow, light, crown on glory, barometers, fair weather

What was the Inn like (after he awoke)?

Large rickety wooden building called the Union Hotel, has a tall pole with a stars and striped flag hanging from it. Sign of George Washington

Who is present outside the Inn? What are they discussing?

Man passing out handbills talking about citizen's rights, liberty, congress, voting, busy and busting atmosphere.

Is the question asked in Selection I a fair question? (It is found in the 2nd column, ll. 20-22): "- but what courage can withstand the ever-during and all-besettig terrors of a woman's tongue?" How does this portray women?

No, it is unfair because it doesn't take into account Rip's irresponsibility. It portrays women as nagging and unreasonable.

What question is Rip asked? What was his response?

On which side he voted? Whether he was a federal or a democrat? He is loyal subject to the King.

Where is the story of Rip Van Winkle taken from?

Papers of late Diedrich Knickerbocker

How is Rip's story finally believed?

Peter Vanderdonk, oldest inhabitant of the village, recognized him

Describe the Van Winkle children.

Ragged, sloppy, wild, like orphans, neglected. His son inherits his clothes and his habits.

What was Rip dreading? Why?

Returning home to his wife: she will scold him for not working.

What did Rip hear?

Rolling peals of thunder

What happened to Rip's wife? What is his response to the news?

She broke a blood vessel yelling at the New England peddler. He is relieved and comforted by the news.

What historical events took place while Rip was asleep?

The Revolutionary war.

How did the children of the town feel about Rip? How can you tell?

The liked him; they played with him, he told them stories, he was like a father figure

How do the people react to Rip?

They thought he was a spy.

What was Rip's job after he helped the man carry the keg?

To serve the liquor that was contained in the keg.

Describe how he saw the village after he woke up.

didn't recognize the houses, any of the pepole or their dress (clothing style). Rip has a beard. The village has more people; old hangouts were gone.

What effect do these words have?

magical, fairy-like, mysterious, majestic

What is Dame Van Winkle (Rip's wife) like?

shrew, termagant (abusive, scolding), nagging

What is Rip Van Winkle like?

simple, good natured, obedient, henpecked, has a meekness of spirit

How did the other women in town view Rip?

the liked him and felt bad for him; believing his wife was truly to blame

Describe his surroundings in the mountains.

there is a stream that had not been one before; overgrowth all around him, the amphitheater is gone