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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Quiz

Washington Irving
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Quiz

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1)

What does Brom Bones's dog do when Ichabod sings? (from Summary)

Howls.
Eats.
Growls.
Whines.
2)

What object towers like a giant above all the neighborhood trees outside of Sleepy Hollow? (from Analysis)

A lighthouse.
A tulip tree.
A watchtower.
A farmhouse.
3)

What animal does Ichabod resemble as he sits astride the horse with his angled limbs protruding awkwardly? (from Summary)

A bird.
A tiger.
A snake.
A bear.
4)

What kind of horse is lent to Ichabod? (from Summary)

A warrior horse.
A steed.
A racehorse.
A plow horse.
5)

According to the narrator, this region of Sleepy Hollow "breathed forth" what kind of atmosphere? (from Summary)

Humor.
Historic.
Dreams and fancies.
Grave.
6)

What does Ichabod lose while riding Gunpowder? (from Analysis)

His hat.
His saddle.
His bag.
His purse.
7)

What time of night does Ichabod leave the Van Tassel's? (from Analysis)

Falling.
Afternoon.
Early morning.
Witching.
8)

Ichabod believes he will be safe from the Headless Horseman if he makes it to where? (from Analysis)

The church.
The cemetery.
The bridge.
The farmhouse.
9)

When Ichabod reaches the road to Sleepy Hollow, what does Gunpowder do? (from Analysis)

Resist and whine.
Resist and buck.
Resist and stop.
Resist and made another turn.
10)

What season is it in Sleepy Hollow the night of the Van Tassel event? (from Summary)

Summer.
Spring.
Fall.
Winter.
11)

As Ichabod moves from one farmer's family to the next, where are his possessions? (from Analysis)

In a barn.
In a barrel.
In a suitcase.
Tied in a cotton handkerchief.
12)

What do the people of Sleepy Hollow search for after the Van Tassel's party? (from Analysis)

Ichabod's body.
A pumpkin.
Brom's horse.
A saddle.
13)

What do the men discuss immediately after the dancing at the Van Tassel party? (from Summary)

They share beers.
They share battle bravery.
They swap hunting stories.
They smoke pipes together.
14)

Who brings the invitation for the Van Tassel's to Ichabod? (from Analysis)

An unnamed character.
Bultrus Van Tassel.
Van Ripper.
Katrina Van Tassel.
15)

What is the name of the horse Ichabod is given to ride? (from Summary)

Gracie.
Midnight.
Buckshot.
Gunpowder.
16)

Who founded the area around Sleepy Hollow? (from Analysis)

The Dutch.
The British.
The Spanish.
The French.
17)

What happens to Ichabod's heart as he eats at the Van Tassel's party? (from Analysis)

His heart dilates in proportion to his good cheer.
It beats faster at the idea of eating more food.
It grows small with jealousy.
It grows larger with hunger.
18)

The narrator refers to Ichabod as a what? (from Analysis)

Ghost.
Snake.
Scarecrow.
Deacon.
19)

In Brom's tale of the Hessian, what town has he returned from? (from Analysis)

Tarry Town.
Sing Sing.
Hudson Village.
New York.
20)

What does Ichabod do when his is frightened? (from Analysis)

He prays.
He sings.
He eats.
He shouts.
21)

What does Ichabod try to get Gunpowder to do as they gallop away from the dark figure? (from Analysis)

He tries to fed him.
He tries to return him.
He tries to sell him.
He tries to spur him on.
22)

What is so tempting about the Van Tassel's farm to Ichabod? (from Analysis)

The various meats and foul available.
The price of each acre.
The landscape's beauty.
The amount of acerage.
23)

Who is Gunpowder's owner? (from Analysis)

Van Ripper.
Ichabod.
Van Tassel.
Brom.
24)

What is the real name of Tarry Town? (from Analysis)

Taleguh.
Tarry Towne.
Greensburgh.
Sleepy Hollow.
25)

What does Ichabod take a long time doing before going to the Van Tassel event? (from Summary)

He takes great care in his appearance.
He washes his horse.
He eats a big meal.
He cuts his hair.
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