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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The disclaimer at the beginning of the tales state the papers belonged to who?
2. What color are Ichabod's eyes?
3. What does Ichabod's physical features mimic?
4. What is impressive about the Van Tassel's home?
5. Where does the Horseman stop pursuits?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does the narrator compare Ichabod and Brom to demi-gods?
2. Why does the narrator compare woman to a force greater than the Devil?
3. When the men share battle bravery stories, what does Ichabod contribute to the conversation?
4. What does the author imply by using the allusion of the lion and the lamb?
5. What qualifies the tale at the beginning of the story?
6. Why is Ichabod's one-room school compared to an eelpot?
7. What is the purpose of the poem?
8. How do the descendants of Sleepy Hollow play into the story's atmosphere and mood?
9. In what ways is Ichabod Crane an anti-hero?
10. Why does the author describe Ichabod Crane's physical features as that of a bird?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Ichabod's school was described as an eelpot. This is a structure used to keep eels in, making it difficult for them to leave. Why does the author chooses to use snakes and eels to describe Ichabod and his students? Explain the purpose and the tone the author wants to convey and support your response with text.
Essay Topic 2
In The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the narrator describes Ichabod as a scarecrow. At the end of the story, a smashed pumpkin is found, but Ichabod has vanished. What is the significance of using the scarecrow and pumpkin for Ichabod? Why did the author want to convey about Ichabod's character?
Essay Topic 3
What is the symbolism of Ichabod's eyes being green? Explain how the author uses Ichabod's eye color to reveal aspects of his character. Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and to provide evidence of your opinion.
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