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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do some in Sleepy Hollow believe happened to Ichabod?
(a) He is thrilled to live in a neighboring town.
(b) He is embarrassed over losing the rich Katrina.
(c) He is happy living in New York.
(d) He is scared to death.

2. Which demi-god does the narrator compare to Ichabod?
(a) Achilles.
(b) Hermes.
(c) Hercules.
(d) Zeus.

3. According to Old Brouwer, what happens to the Headless Horseman?
(a) He captures his head.
(b) He turns into a pumpkin.
(c) He turns into a skeleton.
(d) He disappears.

4. What type of melody does Ichabod produce?
(a) Whiny.
(b) Quivering.
(c) Nasal.
(d) Broad.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What other area does Ichabod instruct students?

2. What is one force greater than the Devil that was to be feared?

3. Why do women consider Ichabod valuable?

4. As the narrator tells the events of Van Tassel's party, he refers to himself as what?

5. Ichabod believes he will be safe from the Headless Horseman if he makes it to where?

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