4.03 Rip Van Winkle 4.03

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What does Rip find when he returns home?

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The house was in decay and a half-starved dog that looked like Wolf.

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How do Rip Van Winkle's friends react when they see how he is treated by Dame Van Winkle?

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They make fun of him.

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Why did Rip follow the stranger further into the forest?

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Because he asked for help and called for him by name.

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Who is identified as the source of the story?

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A historical narrative researched and written by Diedrich Knickerbocker.

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What was the folktale about the Kaatskill Mountains?

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Old Dutchmen come down the Hudson River to the mountains every 20 years.

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What is the main theme of 'Rip Van Winkle'?

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The theme of change and the passage of time.

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What does Rip's long sleep symbolize?

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Rip's long sleep symbolizes escapism and the desire to avoid responsibilities.

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How does Rip's character change after his return?

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Rip becomes more aware of the changes in his community and his own life.

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What role does Dame Van Winkle play in Rip's life?

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Dame Van Winkle represents the constraints of marriage and societal expectations.

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What is the significance of the Catskill Mountains in the story?

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The Catskill Mountains serve as a backdrop for Rip's adventures and symbolize freedom.