Legend of Sleepy Hollow (6.5F)

Which of the following lines shows the reader that the citizens of Sleepy Hollow believe in ghosts?

• Jansen: Nobody knows. A search led to the bridge. Ichabod's crumpled wool hat was found on the bank of the brook...

• Martha: That wasn't wind. That was the widow's ghost. She always shrieks when a terrible storm is coming.

• Katrina: That must be Brom Bones, come to take me riding. His black horse Daredevil is the finest in the valley!

• Brom: What is that gangly grasshopper doing here?

What is the conflict between Brom and Ichabod?

• Brom believes his horse daredevil is the fastest horse, but Ichabod disagrees.

• Both Brom and Ichabod have plans to propose to Katrina.

• Both Brom and Ichabod fancy Katrina, but Katrina only really likes Ichabod.

• Ichabod ate the last apple pastry at the party.

Which lines convey the idea Katrina is NOT interested in Brom Bones? (Pick 2)

• [Several months later, guests gather fro the wedding of Brom Bones and Katrina Van Tassel]

• Katrina: Oh Brom, you're just jealous.

• Ida: Take care not to be on the roadway at the witching hour!

• Ichabod: Dear Katrina, may I have this dance?

  Katrina: [Katrina glances slyly at Brom] Why certainly, Mr. Crane.

Which lines convey the idea that Ichabod was frightened by the ghost stories told at the party? (Pick 2)

• Ichabod: Keep it together, Ichabod.

• [On his way home that night, Ichabod, pale as a tombstone, trots along Gunpowder]

• Ida: Mr. Crane's body was never found.

• Ichabod: Hway, hway! Come on, Gunpower!

Which lines convey the idea that Brom Bones is possibly the Headless Horseman? (Pick 2)

• Katrina: That must be Brom Bones, come to take me riding. His black horse Daredevil is the finest in the valley!

• Brom: Ha! Honored guest? He's got dinner plates where his ears hsould be and shovels for feet.

• Brom: [looking at Ichabod] So if the Horseman comes after you, head for the bridge. If you can but reach the bridge, you will be safe.

• Martha: His body is buried in the churchyard. Every night he rides forth in search of his head.