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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author says that Van Brunt is always ready for what?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Partying.
(d) Hunting.

2. What does the Headless Horseman search for in the village each day?
(a) His wife.
(b) His gun.
(c) His head.
(d) His horse.

3. What does Ichabod hope to gain from Katrina?
(a) Marriage and lots of children.
(b) Marriage and wealth.
(c) Marriage and a new home.
(d) Marriage and limitless food.

4. Whom does Ichabod hang out with when not in class?
(a) His older boy students.
(b) The blacksmith.
(c) The milkman.
(d) The preacher.

5. How does Ichabod endear himself to mothers?
(a) By disciplining their children.
(b) By tending to their small children.
(c) By singing to their children.
(d) By teaching their children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author refer to Van Tassel's home as?

2. What animal does Ichabod resemble as he sits astride the horse with his angled limbs protruding awkwardly?

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

4. Whose mouth "...watered as he looed upon this sumptous promise of luxurious winter fare?"

5. How does Brom Bones want to settle the dispute for Katrina's hand in marriage?

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