American History
England
Rip wakes up after the end of what war?
Revolutionary War
What is a character that rejects established norms and conventions called?
How does the geography of the Kaatskill mountains change after 20 years?
The ravine's opening is now closed
What sickness leads to Irving going to Southeast New York?
Yellow Fever
Which state does "Rip Van Winkle" take place in?
New York
Rip's daughter informs him of the death of which character?
Dame Van Winkle
Who is the romantic hero of "Rip Van Winkle"?
Rip Van Winkle
Where does Rip go to take a walk to escape his wife?
woods/mountains
What is Irving's pen name?
Diedrich Knickerbocker
Who is on the flag flying over the hotel?
George Washington
Which leader does George Washington replace?
King George III
In what way does the romantic hero in "Rip Van Winkle" reject norms set by society?
He rejects norms by working for enjoyment and not his own profit or betterment.
What is the symbolism of the mountains?
natural beauty and undiscovered mystery
How does the story reflect the literary device of frame story?
Irving writes about a man named Knickerbocker writing a story about Rip Van Winkle; a story within a story.
Who is King George III an allegory for?
Dame Van Winkle
Over how many years do the changes take place?
20 years
He does not fit in after waking up in an unfamiliar time period.
How does the supernatural element connect to the Kaatskill mountains?
The mountains were said to be haunted
Which of Irving's life experiences and beliefs led to him writing this piece?
- Staying with Dutch family
- American Revolution
- Advocacy for happiness over material growth
- Grew up is Kaatskill Mountains
The spirits in the woods are rumored to be which people?
The Dutch settlers
Rip gains freedom from both the king and __.
His wife
What is the major goal that the romantic hero achieves in the story?
He gains freedom (from his wife and other responsibilities).
Which animal scoffs at Rip Van Winkle when he wakes up?
Crows
How does Rip Van Winkle relate to Irving's philosophy of happiness over materialism?
Irving chose to pursue writing instead of being a lawyer, which may have given him more wealth and respect during his time. Rip chooses to fish and hunt squirrels that do not contribute to his family's prosperity.