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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of life do many townspeople believe Ichabod had?
(a) Hard.
(b) Rich.
(c) Fruitful.
(d) Easy.

2. What knocks Ichabod from his horse and into the ground?
(a) The Headless Horseman's head.
(b) A rock.
(c) A bat.
(d) A ball.

3. The narrator refers to Ichabod as a what?
(a) Ghost.
(b) Snake.
(c) Deacon.
(d) Scarecrow.

4. What do some in Sleepy Hollow believe happened to Ichabod?
(a) He is scared to death.
(b) He is thrilled to live in a neighboring town.
(c) He is happy living in New York.
(d) He is embarrassed over losing the rich Katrina.

5. What destination does Ichabod hope to reach as he races from his pursuer?
(a) The church.
(b) The cemetery.
(c) The bridge.
(d) The farm.

6. Who do the old country women believe haunt the area?
(a) Ghost.
(b) Van Ripper.
(c) Brom.
(d) Ichabod.

7. What does Van Ripper do with Ichabod's belongings?
(a) Returned them.
(b) Sold them.
(c) Disposed of them.
(d) Gave them away.

8. The narrator states that Ichabod's feet serve as what?
(a) Oars.
(b) Shovels.
(c) Boats.
(d) Skis.

9. What success does the old farmer from New York state about Ichabod?
(a) That he is justice of the Ten Pound Court.
(b) That Ichabod teaches at a university.
(c) That Ichabod marries a wealthy woman.
(d) That he hasn't seen him.

10. According to Brom, the Headless Horseman vanishes in what manner?
(a) In a circle of light.
(b) In a thunderstorm.
(c) In a flash of fire.
(d) In a bolt of lightening.

11. What does Ichabod do between services on Sunday?
(a) Cook food.
(b) Sing with the parson.
(c) Visit with the available women.
(d) Read the Bible.

12. As Ichabod moves from one farmer's family to the next, where are his possessions?
(a) In a suitcase.
(b) Tied in a cotton handkerchief.
(c) In a barn.
(d) In a barrel.

13. What does the narrator likens Brom's attempts at courting to?
(a) To the gentle caresses of a sword.
(b) To the gentle caresses of a bear.
(c) To the clawing of a wolverine.
(d) To the cawing of a crow.

14. Brom Bones is noted for preferring what kind of animals?
(a) Fun.
(b) Loving.
(c) Cuddly.
(d) Vicious.

15. What does the narrator say lies in Gunpowder's good eye?
(a) Stubborness.
(b) Mischief.
(c) The devil.
(d) Hatred.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the narrator tells the events of Van Tassel's party, he refers to himself as what?

2. Where is Ichabod's 'realm'?

3. What is one thing Ichabod does with the ladies between service on Sunday?

4. Who does Katrina marry?

5. What is Wiley's swamp?

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