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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What success does the old farmer from New York state about Ichabod?
(a) That he hasn't seen him.
(b) That Ichabod marries a wealthy woman.
(c) That Ichabod teaches at a university.
(d) That he is justice of the Ten Pound Court.

2. Ichabod believes he will be safe from the Headless Horseman if he makes it to where?
(a) The bridge.
(b) The church.
(c) The cemetery.
(d) The farmhouse.

3. Where must the Headless Horseman return each day?
(a) To his mother's home.
(b) To his grave in the cemetery.
(c) To his horse.
(d) To the place of his death.

4. What country are the descendants of Sleepy Hollow from?
(a) France.
(b) The Neverlands.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Germany.

5. What happens to Ichabod's heart as he eats at the Van Tassel's party?
(a) It grows small with jealousy.
(b) It beats faster at the idea of eating more food.
(c) It grows larger with hunger.
(d) His heart dilates in proportion to his good cheer.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Ichabod moves from one farmer's family to the next, where are his possessions?

2. What is the tone of the story?

3. What do the men discuss immediately after the dancing at the Van Tassel party?

4. How is Ichabod able to spread gossip?

5. Which demi-god does the narrator compare Brom?

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