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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ichabod do to quell his fears when walking home at night?
(a) Sing psalms.
(b) Carry a lantern.
(c) Dance.
(d) Talk to himself.

2. What does Ichabod take a long time doing before going to the Van Tassel event?
(a) He eats a big meal.
(b) He takes great care in his appearance.
(c) He washes his horse.
(d) He cuts his hair.

3. According to the narrator, this region of Sleepy Hollow "breathed forth" what kind of atmosphere?
(a) Historic.
(b) Humor.
(c) Dreams and fancies.
(d) Grave.

4. Who is the woman of interest in this tale?
(a) Emily Shoemaker.
(b) Dutch wife.
(c) Kathy Crane.
(d) Katrina Van Tassel.

5. What does Ichabod's physical features mimic?
(a) An elephant.
(b) A dolphin.
(c) A giraffe.
(d) A crane.

6. Which of his students does Ichabod discriminately apply discipline?
(a) The strong children.
(b) The children who don't bring an apple.
(c) The weak children.
(d) The unmotivated students.

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

8. How does Brom Bones want to settle the dispute for Katrina's hand in marriage?
(a) With brute force.
(b) With a hunting contest.
(c) With a duel.
(d) With a sword fight.

9. What does the author refer to Van Tassel's home as?
(a) An estate.
(b) A palace.
(c) A castle.
(d) A home.

10. Where is Ichabod originally from?
(a) New York City.
(b) Maryland.
(c) Virgina.
(d) Connecticut.

11. How does the author describe Brom Van Brunt?
(a) Curly blonde hair and skinny shoulders.
(b) Curly dark hair and broad shoulders.
(c) Bald and medium build.
(d) Straight hair and narrow shoulders.

12. How old is Katrina Van Tassel?
(a) 16.
(b) 21.
(c) 18.
(d) 30.

13. What is the one adjective the author uses to describe Van Brunt?
(a) Skinny.
(b) Brunt.
(c) Burly.
(d) Calm.

14. What does Ichabod's horse do when he tries to cross the stream's bridge?
(a) It moves ahead.
(b) The animal resists.
(c) It moves backward.
(d) It moves around in circles.

15. What does Ichabod do to the students the evening of the Van Tassel event?
(a) He gives them extra homework.
(b) He tutors them.
(c) He disciplines them.
(d) He sends his students home early.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is impressive about the Van Tassel's home?

2. What does Ichabod use often to discipline students?

3. What is Ichabod invited to do at the Van Tassel's home?

4. According to the legend, how does the Headless Horseman lose his head?

5. What does Baltus Van Tassel do to support his family?

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