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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ichabod meets the dark figure, what does he do?
(a) He trots toward the rider.
(b) He demands to know the rider's identity.
(c) He whips Gunpowder.
(d) He turns and goes the opposite way.

2. Under what cover does Ichabod pursue Katrina?
(a) As a lover of food.
(b) As her music teacher.
(c) As a gossiper.
(d) As a visiting farmer.

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

4. When is the story published?
(a) 1776.
(b) 1789.
(c) 1800.
(d) 1819.

5. Which demi-god does the narrator compare to Ichabod?
(a) Hercules.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Hermes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ichabod do to the horse when it behaves badly?

2. What does Ichabod try to get Gunpowder to do as they gallop away from the dark figure?

3. What prize did Brom say he and the Headless Horseman race for?

4. What is the musician at the Van Tassel's party?

5. What is another term for courting as defined by the Dutch?

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