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1. Where did Rip Van Winkle live?

A. By the sea B. In a big city C. At the foothills of the Kaatskill Mountains D. On an island

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2. What kind of person was Rip Van Winkle?

A. Angry and rude B. Simple and good-natured C. Quiet and shy D. Hardworking and serious

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3. Who was Rip's constant companion?

A. His son B. His dog, (Wolf) C. His wife D. A horse

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4. What was Rip's biggest weakness?

A. Laziness B. Anger C. Greed D. Fearfulness

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5. Where did Rip often go to avoid work?

A. The market B. The village square C. The river D. The forest

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6. Who did Rip meet in the mountains?

A. A short, old man with a barrel B. A young boy C. A group of hunters D. A farmer

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7. What were the strange men doing in the mountains?

A. Dancing B. Playing ninepins C. Singing songs D. Fishing

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8. What did Rip drink from the barrel?

A. Water B. Milk C. Tea D. A magical liquid

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9. What happened to Rip after drinking the liquid?

A. He felt sick B. He fell into a deep sleep C. He became stronger D. He forgot his name

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10. How long did Rip sleep?

A. Twenty years B. One day C. One year D. A week

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11. What did Rip notice about his beard when he woke up?

A. It was black and shiny B. It had grown long and white C. It was missing D. It was short but white

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12. What had changed in the village when Rip returned?

A. New houses and unknown people B. The river had disappeared C. The mountain had changed color D. Everything looked the same

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13. How did the villagers react to Rip?

A. They welcomed him warmly B. They ignored him C. They stared at him in surprise D. They laughed at him

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14. Who finally recognized Rip in the village?

A. An old woman B. A young boy C. A shopkeeper D. A schoolteacher

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15. How did Rip feel when he saw the changes in the village?

A. Happy B. Confused and surprised C. Excited D. Angry

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16. What lesson does Rip Van Winkle's story teach?

A. Always be adventurous B. Laziness is rewarded C. Time and change are inevitable D. Never help strangers

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17. Who wrote the story of Rip Van Winkle?

A. Ruskin Bond B. Washington Irving C. Charles Dickens D. R.K. Narayan

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18. What sound did Rip hear while climbing the mountain?

A. Wolves howling B. Birds chirping C. Thunderstorms D. His name being called

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19. What is the name of Rip's dog?

A. Tiger B. Wolf C. Max D. Bruno

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20. How did the men playing ninepins behave?

A. They were noisy and cheerful B. They ignored Rip C. They were serious and silent D. They invited Rip to join the game