Vocabulary Quiz: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

What does the word 'brood' mean?

• A. A family of young animals

• B. To think deeply about something

• C. A dense patch of bushes

• D. An old-fashioned firearm

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How would you describe someone who is 'gangly'?

• A. Short and chubby

• B. Tall and thin

• C. Awkward and clumsy

• D. Strong and muscular

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'laden' mean?

• A. Heavily loaded or weighed down

• B. A rope or chain used to restrain

• C. In poor physical condition

• D. A dense patch of bushes

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a 'musket'?

• A. A family of young animals

• B. Tall and thin

• C. An old-fashioned firearm

• D. A dense patch of bushes

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How would you describe something that is 'rickety'?

• A. Heavily loaded or weighed down

• B. Tall and thin

• C. In poor physical condition

• D. A dense patch of bushes

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4