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

Short Answer Questions

1. A new path leads Ichabod, Gunpowder, and his mysterious rider to what location?

2. According to the narrator, what is Ichabod very good at doing?

3. Whenever someone speaks of Ichabod Crane, what does Brom do?

4. In Brom's tale of the Hessian, what town has he returned from?

5. What item of Ichabod's is found the day after the Van Tassel's party near horse tracks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is used to set up later events in a story. Where does the author use foreshadowing? How is it utilized? Use examples from the text to discuss and support how this use of foreshadowing is effective, or not effective for the story.

Essay Topic 2

A metaphor is used to compare to unlike things. In what ways is the metaphor played throughout the story? How and where is the metaphor prevalent in the story? Do you think the use of metaphors is effective to the overall storyline? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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