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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does Ichabod resemble as he sits astride the horse with his angled limbs protruding awkwardly?
(a) A snake.
(b) A tiger.
(c) A bird.
(d) A bear.

2. What is Ichabod invited to do at the Van Tassel's home?
(a) Sing.
(b) Come to a party.
(c) Tutor Katrina.
(d) Dance.

3. What is the one adjective the author uses to describe Van Brunt?
(a) Brunt.
(b) Burly.
(c) Skinny.
(d) Calm.

4. What is impressive about the Van Tassel's home?
(a) It is historic.
(b) It has expensive furnishings and ornaments.
(c) It has been built by slaves.
(d) It has electricity.

5. Where does Ichabod live for weeks at a time?
(a) At his students' home.
(b) At an inn.
(c) At a castle.
(d) At the church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ichabod's favorite thing to do?

2. According to the narrator, this region of Sleepy Hollow "breathed forth" what kind of atmosphere?

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

4. What does Ichabod do to the students the evening of the Van Tassel event?

5. What does Ichabod use often to discipline students?

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