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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is the story published?
(a) 1776.
(b) 1789.
(c) 1819.
(d) 1800.

2. Where does the women in white haunt?
(a) The great tree.
(b) The church.
(c) Raven Rock.
(d) The cemetery.

3. What prize did Brom say he and the Headless Horseman race for?
(a) A sword.
(b) A bowl of punch.
(c) A sack of money.
(d) Katrina's head.

4. What happens to Ichabod's heart as he eats at the Van Tassel's party?
(a) His heart dilates in proportion to his good cheer.
(b) It grows larger with hunger.
(c) It grows small with jealousy.
(d) It beats faster at the idea of eating more food.

5. As Ichabod reaches the bridge, what item does the dark rider throw at him to knock him to the ground?
(a) A letter.
(b) A dagger.
(c) A head.
(d) A ball.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do some in Sleepy Hollow believe happened to Ichabod?

2. What does Ichabod try to get Gunpowder to do as they gallop away from the dark figure?

3. What is the tone of the story?

4. What else does Ichabod pride himself on besides his singing?

5. As the narrator tells the events of Van Tassel's party, he refers to himself as what?

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