The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Who is the dominant spirit that haunts the region of Sleepy Hollow?

• A. A hessian soldier

• B. A schoolmaster

• C. A native son

• D. A ghostly horseman

What is the main character's name in the story?

• A. Diedrich Knickerbocker

• B. Katrina Van Tassel

• C. Brom Bones

• D. Ichabod Crane

What does Ichabod Crane do to earn free room and board?

• A. Singing lessons

• B. Farm labor

• C. Babysitting

• D. Spreading gossip

Who is Ichabod Crane's rival in pursuing Katrina Van Tassel?

• A. Diedrich Knickerbocker

• B. Brom Bones

• C. The Headless Horseman

• D. A hessian soldier

What happens to Ichabod Crane during his ride home after the party?

• A. He disappears

• B. He loses his saddle

• C. He is chased by the Headless Horseman

• D. He falls off his horse

What is found at Ichabod Crane's gate the next day?

• A. His books and papers

• B. His horse's lost saddle

• C. A smashed pumpkin

• D. His hat

Who does Brom Bones marry after Ichabod's disappearance?

• A. Diedrich Knickerbocker

• B. Katrina Van Tassel

• C. The Headless Horseman

• D. Ichabod Crane

What does Washington Irving view the story as?

• A. A simple frame

• B. A romantic tale

• C. A historical account

• D. A satirical comedy

What does the story of Sleepy Hollow represent?

• A. Rapid progress

• B. Nature's beauty

• C. Ancient stories

• D. Strong sense of identity

What does the story suggest about people who succeed in politics?

• A. They are self-serving

• B. They are gullible

• C. They are pompous

• D. All of the above