Chapter 9: Rip Van Winkle CKLA Unit 7 Grade 4

Front

Who is the main character in the story Rip Van Winkle?

Back

Rip Van Winkle

Front

What happens to Rip Van Winkle after he goes to the Catskill Mountains?

Back

He falls asleep for 20 years.

Front

How does Rip Van Winkle's appearance change after 20 years?

Back

He has a long gray beard.

Front

What is the reaction of the villagers when Rip Van Winkle returns?

Back

Some are amazed, while others are skeptical.

Front

What does Rip Van Winkle's dog do when he returns to the village?

Back

The dog doesn't recognize him.

Front

What does Rip Van Winkle encounter in the Catskill Mountains?

Back

A group of odd-looking persons playing ninepins.

Front

What is the significance of Rip Van Winkle's long sleep?

Back

It symbolizes change and the passage of time.

Front

What does Rip Van Winkle's story teach us about identity?

Back

It shows how identity can change over time.

Front

What historical event is referenced in Rip Van Winkle's story?

Back

The American Revolutionary War.

Front

How do the villagers' attitudes towards Rip change after his return?

Back

They are confused and unsure about who he is.