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

Short Answer Questions

1. What landmark is named after Major Andre?

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

3. What does Ichabod lose while riding Gunpowder?

4. Who is the architect of Ichabod's schoolhouse?

5. What kind of area is Sleepy Hollow?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Determine the antagonist in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and defend your opinion with details from the text.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The author's use of names reveals a lot about the characters. Select a character from the story and describe what his/her name reveals about the character. Use examples from the text to discuss and support your answer.

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