Rip Van Winkle Comprehension Questions

This question refers to Rip Van Winkle. Which of the following statements best describes the structure of paragraphs 1-5?

• detailed imagery of the natural landscape of Rip’s village

• lively dialogue between the villagers as they gawk at Rip’s appearance

• internal dialogue in which Rip asks himself questions and answers them

• description of what Rip remembers contrasted with description of his current reality

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

This question refers to Rip Van Winkle. Select two phrases that illustrate how the author creates a sense of mystery surrounding the character.

• describing Rip's gray beard

• Rip's long sleep

• The changes in the village

• Rip's encounter with the ghostly crew

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Which detail from paragraph 5 best helps the reader determine the amount of time since Rip has been away from home?

• describing Rip's gray beard

• describing Rip's fondness for the hills

• describing Rip's recognition of the Hudson River

• describing the decay of Rip's roof, windows, and door

• describing Rip's recognition of the Kaatskill mountains

This question refers to Rip Van Winkle. 3. Read the sentence below from paragraph 5. There was a busy, bustling, disputatious tone about it, instead of the accustomed phlegm and drowsy tranquility. Which statement below best states why the author may have included this sentence?

• A. It introduces the political nature of a vocal stranger.

• B. It illustrates the welcoming environment that the village now represents to Rip.

• C. It reinforces the notion that Rip's rushing to his village has been expected by the villagers.

• D. It emphasizes Rip's confusion by contrasting his present perception of the village with his memories of it.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

This question refers to Rip Van Winkle. Select two phrases from paragraph 6 that best show how the author creates tension in the interaction between Rip Van Winkle and the crowd in the tavern.

• A. The crowd stared at him in disbelief.

• B. Rip felt a chill run down his spine.

• C. The tavern was filled with laughter and joy.

• D. Rip's heart pounded as he faced the crowd.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How does the author create the effect of confusion in paragraph 1?

• by specifying the names over each door in the village

• by describing the village that was once familiar to Rip

• by conveying the apparent distaste for his out-of-date clothing

• by including the detail of the dog Rip recognized from the past

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

A central idea of the text is (a)   . This idea is developed by (b)   .

• Main Idea

• Supporting Details

• Conclusion

• Examples

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

This question refers to Rip Van Winkle. Read the statements about the passage. Identify which effect each statement has on Rip Van Winkle.

• match 3

• effect 1

• match 2

• effect 2

• match 1

• effect 3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which phrase below could replace the phrase unkind cut as it is used in the paragraph?

• A. piercing anger

• B. cruel memory

• C. hurtful insight

• D. irritating reality

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4