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

Short Answer Questions

1. After much discussion, what do many of the townspeople believe?

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

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

4. When Ichabod meets the dark figure, what does he do?

5. The narrator states that Ichabod's feet serve as what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Ichabod is set up as the protagonist, some modern readers may believe him to be an anti-hero. Do you think he is a protagonist or an anti-hero? Support your response with specific references to the text.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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