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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where must the Headless Horseman return each day?
(a) To his mother's home.
(b) To his horse.
(c) To his grave in the cemetery.
(d) To the place of his death.

2. What does Ichabod do to quell his fears when walking home at night?
(a) Dance.
(b) Talk to himself.
(c) Carry a lantern.
(d) Sing psalms.

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

4. How does Ichabod endear himself to mothers?
(a) By tending to their small children.
(b) By teaching their children.
(c) By disciplining their children.
(d) By singing to their children.

5. What does Ichabod feast his eyes on first when he arrives at the Van Tassel's home?
(a) The food.
(b) Katrina.
(c) Mrs. Van Tassel.
(d) Brom.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the Headless Horseman make his runs through the village?

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

3. Where does the Horseman stop pursuits?

4. What does Brom Bones's dog do when Ichabod sings?

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

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