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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. What does the author consider to be a quest for Ichabod?

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

3. What does Ichabod Crane do for a living?

4. Where must the Headless Horseman return each day?

5. Which of his students does Ichabod discriminately apply discipline?

Short Essay Questions

1. What words does the speaker use to convey that there is in fact something magical and mystical about the area? How does this word choice create the mood?

2. Why does Brom always have a smug expression on his face when the story of Ichabod Crane is told?

3. How was the metaphor of a knight used within this story?

4. How does finding the papers amongst a dead man establish tone?

5. How does the quatrain poem help establish the tone?

6. Why does the narrator call Van Tassel's estate a "castle"?

7. What is the purpose of the narrator?

8. Why is the place called Tarry Town?

9. Why does the narrator refer to Ichabod's desire to win Katrina's hand in marriage a "holy" quest?

10. What is the point of Gunpowder's frequent stops, starts, and turns to the race Ichabod has with the Headless Horseman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A metaphor is used to compare to unlike things. In what ways is the metaphor played throughout the story? How and where is the metaphor prevalent in the story? Do you think the use of metaphors is effective to the overall storyline? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Explain how Ichabod's classroom becomes a "battleground." The types of battles the two combatants employ are very different. Compare and contrast the methods both men use to engage in battle for Katrina. Be sure to use examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Ichabod and Brom are both competing for Katrina Van Tassels's affection. Compare and contrast how each one tries to win her hand at marriage.

Part 1) Compare how Brom and Ichabod react at the Van Tassel's party to Katrina's flirting.

Part 2) Contrast how Brom and Ichabod behave at the men's meeting after the party.

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