What was Rip Van Winkle's first thoughts upon awakening after his long sleep?
a. He worried that his gun had been stolen by the stranger while he was asleep.
b. He feared how Dame Van Winkle would react to his long absence and wondered what excuse he could make to her.
c. He feared that the whole world had changed and left him behind.
d. Filled with concern for his wife's well-being, he immediatly rushed back home to check on her safety.