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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Van Brunt known for?
(a) His ability to use a sword.
(b) His great strength.
(c) His great knowledge.
(d) His hunting skills.

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

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

4. What is the cabin's construction compared to in the story?
(a) A home.
(b) An eelpot.
(c) A slippery slope.
(d) A crooked cabin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which story dominates the conversation between the men the night of the Van Tassel feast?

2. What does Ichabod do to quell his fears when walking home at night?

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

4. How many years have passed between the actual story and the narrator's telling of it?

5. Neighbors usually dismiss the antics and disturbances of whom?

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