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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summary.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the legend, how does the Headless Horseman lose his head?
(a) He is beheaded by a cannon.
(b) He is beheaded by a sword.
(c) He is beheaded by an ax.
(d) He is beheaded by a dagger.

2. What other name is The Headless Horseman called?
(a) Headless Harry.
(b) Galloping Hessian.
(c) Galloping Giant.
(d) Headless Rider.

3. What does the Headless Horseman search for in the village each day?
(a) His horse.
(b) His gun.
(c) His head.
(d) His wife.

4. What is Ichabod's favorite thing to do?
(a) Sing.
(b) Dance.
(c) Read.
(d) Eat.

5. What is the name of Brom Bones's horse?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Gunpowder.
(c) Tiger.
(d) Daredevil.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the woman of interest in this tale?

2. What animal does Ichabod resemble as he sits astride the horse with his angled limbs protruding awkwardly?

3. Where is Ichabod originally from?

4. What does Ichabod's physical features mimic?

5. How does Ichabod endear himself to mothers?

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