The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Who is the main character (protagonist) in the story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?

• Katrina Van Tassel

• Brom Van Brunt

• Ichabod Crane

What is the SETTING (time and place) of the story?

• New York City, 1920s

• Tarry Town, New York 1700-1800s

• London, England 2020

Who is the AUTHOR (writer) of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?

• George Washington

• Washington Irving

• Ichabod Crane

What is the GENRE (type of writing) of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?

• romantic fiction

• science fiction

• legend

What best describes a LEGEND?

• a story passed from generation to generation; reflects a group's culture and history

• has a strong plot

• has basic information and facts

What is Ichabod Crane's job/work in the story?

• He is a farmer.

• He is the owner of a restaurant/tavern.

• He is a teacher in a school.

Who does Ichabod like romantically in the story and want to marry?

• Brom Van Brunt

• Mr. Van Ripper

• Katrina Van Tassel

Why does Ichabod want to marry Katrina?

• She is beautiful and her father is a rich farm.

• He wants to make Brom Van Brunt jealous.

• There are no other young women in the town to marry.

What does Ichabod receive (get) one day while he is at the school?

• a box of candy from a student

• a letter from his family

• a letter (invitation) to the Van Tassel's farm (party)

What is Ichabod's reaction to the letter?

• He is overjoyed (happy) and sends the students home early.

• He is upset and disappointed.

• He throws the letter in the wastebasket because he is angry.