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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who founded Sleepy Hollow?

2. A new path leads Ichabod, Gunpowder, and his mysterious rider to what location?

3. What knocks Ichabod from his horse and into the ground?

4. What is Katrina known to have the prettiest of in all the countryside?

5. What is the real name of Tarry Town?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is used to set up later events in a story. Where does the author use foreshadowing? How is it utilized? Use examples from the text to discuss and support how this use of foreshadowing is effective, or not effective for the story.

Essay Topic 2

How does the reader utilize historic life and integrate it into the story? The reader learns about varied aspects of a Hudson River community during the turn of the nineteenth century. What information does the author convey to the reader about this time period?

Part 1) What are the aspects of a school and teachers?

Part 2) How are marriages arranged and conducted?

Part 3) How does church impact the community?

Essay Topic 3

Interpret the meaning of The Headless Horseman's race with Ichabod Crane after the Van Tassel's party. What does this event in the story mean? What purpose does the author hope to serve by presenting the Headless Horseman character in this manner?

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