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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the favorite spectre of Sleepy Hollow?

2. What destination does Ichabod hope to reach as he races from his pursuer?

3. As Ichabod moves from one farmer's family to the next, where are his possessions?

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

5. What does Katrina say to Ichabod after the party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the symbolism of Ichabod's eyes being green? Explain how the author uses Ichabod's eye color to reveal aspects of his character. Find descriptions from the text to support your answer and to provide evidence of your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of a birch tree growing near the school house cabin and why is it ironic? The narrator refers to Ichabod's use of discipline and his type of discipline often allowed the weak to escape but the strong were severely punished.

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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