Rip Van Winkle

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What does the idiom 'heart sank' mean?

Back

It means he was disappointed.

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Rip Van Winkle is 'ready to attend to anybody's business but his own.' Who does he not help?

Back

He does not help his family.

Front

Which words best describe Rip Van Winkle?

Back

Kind, lazy, unmotivated.

Front

What does 'revere' mean?

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It means to respect or honor.

Front

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

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The theme is about change and the passage of time.

Front

Who is the main character in the story?

Back

Rip Van Winkle.

Front

What happens to Rip when he goes into the mountains?

Back

He falls asleep for 20 years.

Front

What does Rip's long sleep symbolize?

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It symbolizes escaping responsibilities and the effects of time.

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How do the villagers view Rip when he returns?

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They see him as a relic of the past.

Front

What is the setting of 'Rip Van Winkle'?

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The story is set in the Catskill Mountains of New York.