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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baltus Van Tassel do to support his family?
(a) A big inn.
(b) A big productive farm.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A profitable general store.

2. In what war does the Headless Horseman fight?
(a) The Revoluntionary War.
(b) World War I.
(c) The Civil War.
(d) The French and Indian War.

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

4. What is the horse known to do when around a horse of the opposite sex?
(a) Eat.
(b) Fall asleep.
(c) Quickly discharge.
(d) Gallop slowly.

5. What is one thing Ichabod helps the farmers do?
(a) Load wagons.
(b) Bale hay.
(c) Sing songs.
(d) Cut wood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Van Brunt is known in Sleepy Hollow for being what?

2. What is the name of the neighboring town described after the poem at the beginning of the story?

3. How does the author describe Brom Van Brunt?

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

5. Who lends Ichabod a horse on the night of the Van Tassel event?

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