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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 doctor.
(b) A big productive farm.
(c) A profitable general store.
(d) A big inn.

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

3. What season is it in Sleepy Hollow the night of the Van Tassel event?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Fall.
(d) Summer.

4. What is the name of the horse Ichabod is given to ride?
(a) Buckshot.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Gracie.
(d) Gunpowder.

5. The author says that Van Brunt is always ready for what?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Partying.
(c) Hunting.
(d) Fighting.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the woman of interest in this tale?

3. What is Van Brunt known for?

4. Several stories speak of sightings and abduction of whom?

5. The men's conversation at the party move from one type of stories to what kind of stories?

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