Sleepy Hollow Close Reading & Critical Thinking

In Scene 1, Knickerbocker says, “I was never one for ghost stories—not until I happened upon a village called Sleepy Hollow.” This line tells you that _____.

• Knickerbocker is a ghost.

• Knickerbocker is a bad storyteller.

• the play will include a ghost story.

• the play will be about sleep.

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In the beginning of the play, Knickerbocker calls Sleepy Hollow "a place of superstitions." Which of the following details best supports this statement.

• "We've no witches here, only ghosts."

• "I did hear the wind in the trees."

• "A History of Witchcraft. It's fascinating."

• "Ichabod looks up at the darkening sky and shivers."

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Why does Ichabod shiver at the end of scene 1?

• frustrated

• excited

• fearful

• annoyed

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What can you tell about Ichabod from Scene 1?

• He believes that ghost stories are sill and does not believe them at all.

• He does not believe in superstitions, but the stories are making him question is belief.

• He is a very competitive guy who will do whatever it takes to win.

• Ichabod loves teaching and is only focused on doing what he can for his students.

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In Scenes 2 and 3, how do you know that Ichabod likes Katrina?

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• "Ichabod looks at Katrina adoringly."

• "I have noticed her many charms."

• "That must be Brom Bones, come to take me riding."

• "Ichabod joins a group of guests by the fire."

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What does Van Ripper suggest about why Ichabod might like her?

• Ichabod likes her because she likes Brom Bones.

• Ichabod likes her because she is a very talented singer.

• Ichabod likes her because her family is wealthy.

• Ichabod likes her because she is pretty.

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In Scene 3, Van Ripper says, “Brom may be rough, but he’s just a joker.” He means that _____.

• Brom does mean things and laughs about them.

• Brom is very violent.

• Brom is the funniest guy in the village.

• Brom is rude, but he is not a bad person.

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In Scene 4, Brom says that Ichabod has “dinner plates where his ears should be and shovels for feet.” What does he mean?

• Brom means that Ichabod has the hearing of a bat and is super fast.

• Brom means that Ichabod has small ears and feet.

• Brom means that Ichabod is wearing plates on his head and shovels on his feet.

• Brom means that Ichabod has huge, gawky ears and feet.

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In Scene 4, sugar falls down the front of Ichabod’s suit. This detail shows that _____.

• he's clumsy

• he's poor

• he dislikes sugar

• he likes Katrina

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When Ichabod asks Katrina to dance in Scene 5, she “glances slyly at Brom.” Why?

• She is scared and wants Brom to save her from Ichabod.

• She is having fun making Brom jealous.

• She wants Brom to bring her a piece of cake.

• She is mad at Brom for being jealous.

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