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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the neighboring town described after the poem at the beginning of the story?
(a) Tarry Town.
(b) Buffalo.
(c) Sleepy Hollow.
(d) New York City.

2. The men's conversation at the party move from one type of stories to what kind of stories?
(a) Ghost stories.
(b) Love stories.
(c) Hunting stories.
(d) Fishing stories.

3. What other name is The Headless Horseman called?
(a) Headless Rider.
(b) Headless Harry.
(c) Galloping Giant.
(d) Galloping Hessian.

4. What is Ichabod's greatest fear of encountering when walking home at night?
(a) The rebels.
(b) Thieves.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) The Headless Horseman.

5. What other topic does Ichabod show great interest in learning?
(a) The geography of New York State.
(b) The Bible.
(c) The occult.
(d) The facts about Sleepy Hollow.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what war does the Headless Horseman fight?

2. How old is Katrina Van Tassel?

3. What does the Headless Horseman search for in the village each day?

4. What does Ichabod feast his eyes on first when he arrives at the Van Tassel's home?

5. What color are Ichabod's eyes?

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