Study Guide: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

What kind of life do many townspeople believe Ichabod had?

•  Rich.

• Hard.

• Easy.

• Fruitful.

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Who founded the area around Sleepy Hollow?

• The Spanish.

• The Dutch.

• The British.

• The French.

Who is the favorite spectre of Sleepy Hollow?

• Wailing women.

• The Headless Horseman.

• The ghost.

• Zombie.

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

• In a barrel.

• In a barn.

• Tied in a cotton handkerchief.

• In a suitcase.

Brom Bones is noted for preferring what kind of animals?

• Fun.

• Vicious.

• Cuddly.

• Loving.

What is the tone of the story?

• Dark and somber.

• Loving and light.

• Fun.

• Humorous.

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Who begins to ride along Ichabod as he and Gunpowder head home after the Van Tassel party?

•  Brom and Daredevil.

• Katrina.

• The dark horse and rider.

• Baltrus.

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According to Brom, the Headless Horseman vanishes in what manner?

• In a circle of light.

• In a bolt of lightning.

• In a flash of fire.

• In a thunderstorm.

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How does the narrator describe the farmers at Van Tassel's party?

• A gathering of old men.

• Good old boys.

• As a leather-faced race.

• Handsome hunks.

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Who does Katrina marry?

• Brom.

• Van Ripper.

• A soldier.

• A visiting farmer.