The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Who is the main character in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?

• Brom Bones

• Ichabod Crane

• Katrina Van Tassel

• Rip Van Winkle

What is the name of the town where the story takes place?

• Brom Town

• Tarry Town

• Sleepy Hollow

• Townsville

What is the name of the schoolteacher in Sleepy Hollow?

• Rip Van Winkle

• Brom Bones

• Katrina Van Tassel

• Ichabod Crane

What is the theme of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?

• The importance of physical appearance.

• The power of imagination and the fear of the unknown.

• The value of friendship and loyalty.

• The dangers of superstition and folklore.

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What does the Headless Horseman symbolize in the story?

• love and compassion

• death and fear of the unknown

• happiness and joy

• bravery and courage

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What were two symbols we discussed in class about the woods?

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What is the literary device used to create suspense in the story?

• foreshadowing

• irony

• simile

• metaphor

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What is the significance of the pumpkin in the story?

• Symbol of Halloween

• Transformation and change

• Decoration for the house

• Source of food

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Who is the character who continually plays tricks on Ichabod Crane in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?

• Katrina Van Tassel

• Abraham Van Brunt

• Ichabod Crane

• Brom Bones

What is the role of Katrina Van Tassel in the story?

• Katrina Van Tassel is a minor character in the story

• Katrina Van Tassel is a character in the story

• Katrina Van Tassel is the main antagonist in the story

• Katrina Van Tassel is the narrator of the story

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