The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

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What is the title of the book that Ichabod is absorbed in.

• A History of Headless Ghosts

• A History of Wizards

• A History of Witchcraft

• A History of Cake

In Scene 3, Van Ripper says, “Brom may be rough, but he’s full of good humor.” What does he mean?

• Brom gets into a lot of fights, but he laughs about them later.

• Brom comes across as rude, but he is actually a good guy.

• Brom can be violent, but he is also a good storyteller.

• Brom likes to tell jokes.

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In Scene 4, Brom “struts into the room” at the Van Tassels’ party. The author’s use of struts helps the reader understand that

• Brom enters the room with confidence.

• Brom was running late and had to rush to get to the party.

• Brom does not want to be at the party.

• Brom walks into the room slowly and carefully.

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In Scene 5, Katrina glances slyly at Brom before accepting Ichabod’s invitation to dance. From this action, you can infer that

• Katrina is worried that Brom will be angry at her for dancing with Ichabod.

• Katrina likes Ichabod more than she likes Brom.

• Katrina wants to make Brom jealous by dancing with Ichabod.

• Katrina would rather be dancing with Brom.

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What was Ichabod compared to when he was dancing with Katrina?

• A Chicken

• An Octopus

• A Penguin

• A Worm

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What happened the morning after the party?

• A young boy found a scorched pumpkin on the ground

• Ichabod's horse was found

• Ichabod had vanished

• All of the above

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According to Brom's story, what should you do if you saw the Headless Horseman?

• try to knock the pumpkin out of his hand

• climb the nearest tree

• head to the other side of the church bridge

• ask him if he wants to race

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