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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As he and Gunpowder head home, who does Ichabod believe the rider on the dark horse alongside him to be?
(a) A ghost.
(b) The Headless Horseman.
(c) Brom.
(d) Katrina.

2. How is Ichabod able to spread gossip?
(a) By spending time with women on Sunday.
(b) By sending notes home with students.
(c) By sending letters.
(d) By boarding from house to house.

3. What is another term for courting as defined by the Dutch?
(a) Greeting.
(b) Meeting.
(c) Visiting.
(d) Sparking.

4. What happens to Ichabod's heart as he eats at the Van Tassel's party?
(a) It grows larger with hunger.
(b) It beats faster at the idea of eating more food.
(c) It grows small with jealousy.
(d) His heart dilates in proportion to his good cheer.

5. Who brings the invitation for the Van Tassel's to Ichabod?
(a) Van Ripper.
(b) An unnamed character.
(c) Bultrus Van Tassel.
(d) Katrina Van Tassel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of area is Sleepy Hollow?

2. What animal does the narrator compare to Ichabod's appetite?

3. What type of melody does Ichabod produce?

4. Which demi-god does the narrator compare to Ichabod?

5. What does a visiting farmer bring news of years later, after Ichabod's disappearance from Sleepy Hollow?

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