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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A new path leads Ichabod, Gunpowder, and his mysterious rider to what location?
(a) The cemetery.
(b) The church.
(c) A farm.
(d) The schoolhouse.

2. What is the tone of the story?
(a) Fun.
(b) Humorous.
(c) Dark and somber.
(d) Loving and light.

3. What prize did Brom say he and the Headless Horseman race for?
(a) A sack of money.
(b) A sword.
(c) Katrina's head.
(d) A bowl of punch.

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

5. What does Katrina say to Ichabod after the party?
(a) The narrator does not know.
(b) She wants to think about it.
(c) She rejects his offer for marriage.
(d) She accepts his offer for marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Brom's tale of the Hessian, what town has he returned from?

2. Who founded the area around Sleepy Hollow?

3. According to Brom, the Headless Horseman vanishes in what manner?

4. Why do women consider Ichabod valuable?

5. What is so tempting about the Van Tassel's farm to Ichabod?

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