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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose tales does Ichabod tell to the group of men at the party?

2. What kind of life do many townspeople believe Ichabod had?

3. As he and Gunpowder head home, who does Ichabod believe the rider on the dark horse alongside him to be?

4. What do the people of Sleepy Hollow search for after the Van Tassel's party?

5. Who brings the invitation for the Van Tassel's to Ichabod?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Interpret the meaning of The Headless Horseman's race with Ichabod Crane after the Van Tassel's party. What does this event in the story mean? What purpose does the author hope to serve by presenting the Headless Horseman character in this manner?

Essay Topic 2

How is Greek Mythology referenced in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? Is it used effectively to portray a theme or describe a situation? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

How does the reader utilize historic life and integrate it into the story? The reader learns about varied aspects of a Hudson River community during the turn of the nineteenth century. What information does the author convey to the reader about this time period?

Part 1) What are the aspects of a school and teachers?

Part 2) How are marriages arranged and conducted?

Part 3) How does church impact the community?

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