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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the story, the papers are found amongst whose belongings?
(a) Ichabod Crane's belongings.
(b) A dead man.
(c) A letter to the court.
(d) Van Tassel's will.

2. Which character's home is "bursting forth with the treasures of the farm"?
(a) Smith.
(b) Brom's.
(c) Van Tassel's.
(d) Ichabod's.

3. What do the people of Sleepy Hollow search for after the Van Tassel's party?
(a) A saddle.
(b) Brom's horse.
(c) A pumpkin.
(d) Ichabod's body.

4. As Ichabod reaches the bridge, what item does the dark rider throw at him to knock him to the ground?
(a) A ball.
(b) A head.
(c) A dagger.
(d) A letter.

5. Van Brunt is known in Sleepy Hollow for being what?
(a) Fit and fun.
(b) Hurting others.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Stealing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Ichabod's imagination, what does natural sights and sounds become as he walked home at night?

2. What is Ichabod's focus from the moment he visits the Van Tassel's home?

3. According to the narrator, what is Ichabod very good at doing?

4. According to the narrator, this region of Sleepy Hollow "breathed forth" what kind of atmosphere?

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

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