Rip Van Winkle & Romanticism

The mood established in the opening paragraphs of the story can be described as

• humorous. 
• tragic. 
• ironic. 
• magical.

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When Irving writes that “a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use,” he means that

• Silence is golden.

• Farm tools are dulled by constant use.

• Insults become worse the more they're allowed to go on.

• Tongues can be as sharp as metal tools.

In the end, most of the inhabitants of Rip’s village 

• doubt his truthfulness. 
• believe, enjoy, and retell his tale.
• consider him deluded. 
• ignore his story.

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How do other wives in the village react when they see how he is treated by Dame Van Winkle?

• they don't really care

• they feel sorry for him

• they make fun of him

• they agree with her

Rip sleeps through

• dinner
• War of 1812
• Civil War
• American Revolution

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Who was President when Rip woke up?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Ulysses S. Grant
• George Washington
• Ben Franklin

What is significant about the American Romantic movement?

• It was exactly like the British Romantic movement

• It was the the first truly American literary movement

• It saw the beginning of romance novels

• It was comprised entirely of love letters

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When did the American Romantic movement take place?

• Between 1780 and 1830

• Between 1800 and 1850

• Between 1860 and 1895

• Between 1820 and 1860

Which of the following was NOT a focal point of American Romanticism?

• Obedience

• Independence

• Love of Nature

• Imagination

The 5 Is of American Romanticism are...

• Imagination, Individuality, Inspiration, Intuition, Idealism

• Invention, Independence, Imperfection, Inspiration, Individuality

• Idealism, Independence, Inspiration, Intention, Invention

• Inspiration, Individuality, Imperfect, Intelligence, Intuition

• Individuality, Intention, Imagination, Invention, Inspiration