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The children of the village, too, would shout with joy whenever he approached. He assisted at their sports, made their playthings, taught them to fly kites and shoot marbles, and told them long stories of ghosts, witches, and Indians. This work draws upon_____________?
Correct answer: A. A European fairy tale
- A. A European fairy tale
- B. A local ghost story
- C. An Indian legend
- D. A European ghost story
Explanation
The passage describes Rip Van Winkle in Washington Irving’s story, which draws on European folklore and fairy-tale traditions. Its ghosts, witches, magical sleep, and supernatural setting support this connection.
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