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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one thing Brom Bones does to Ichabod to try to get him to stop seeking Katrina's hand in marriage?
(a) Smash the school house door.
(b) Beat him up.
(c) Post a threatening letter.
(d) Smoke out the school house.

2. The disclaimer at the beginning of the tales state the papers belonged to who?
(a) Brom Bones.
(b) Diedrech Knickerbocker.
(c) Katrina Van Tassel.
(d) Ichabod Crane.

3. Brom Bones is noted for preferring what kind of animals?
(a) Cuddly.
(b) Fun.
(c) Loving.
(d) Vicious.

4. What is the real name of Tarry Town?
(a) Greensburgh.
(b) Sleepy Hollow.
(c) Tarry Towne.
(d) Taleguh.

5. Which character's home is "bursting forth with the treasures of the farm"?
(a) Smith.
(b) Van Tassel's.
(c) Brom's.
(d) Ichabod's.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What other topic does Ichabod show great interest in learning?

3. What does the author compare Ichabod to?

4. What does Ichabod do to quell his fears when walking home at night?

5. According to the legend, how does the Headless Horseman lose his head?

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