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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ichabod take a long time doing before going to the Van Tassel event?
(a) He eats a big meal.
(b) He takes great care in his appearance.
(c) He cuts his hair.
(d) He washes his horse.

2. What is another term for courting as defined by the Dutch?
(a) Visiting.
(b) Greeting.
(c) Meeting.
(d) Sparking.

3. Who is one of Ichabod's musical students?
(a) Bultrus Van Tassel.
(b) Katrina Van Tassel.
(c) Van Ripper.
(d) Brom Bones.

4. As he and Gunpowder head home, who does Ichabod believe the rider on the dark horse alongside him to be?
(a) Katrina.
(b) The Headless Horseman.
(c) Brom.
(d) A ghost.

5. According to the narrator, what is Ichabod very good at doing?
(a) Getting what he wants.
(b) Protecting Sleepy Hollow.
(c) Helping out with difficult tasks.
(d) Farming.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator describe the farmers' wives at Van Tassel's party?

2. Many men are contenders for Katrina's hand. Which of the following is one of them?

3. In what war does the Headless Horseman fight?

4. What does Van Ripper do with Ichabod's belongings?

5. Where must the Headless Horseman return each day?

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