Quiz on 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'

What is the setting of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"?

• A bustling city in New York

• A small village near the TarryTowns

• A seaside town in New Jersey

• A forest near the Appalachian Mountains

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Who is Ichabod Crane?

• A wealthy farmer

• A schoolteacher fascinated by local legends

• A soldier in the American Revolutionary War

• A prankster known for mischievous antics

According to the legend, who is the Headless Horseman?

• A local farmer who disappeared in the woods

• A soldier who lost his head during the American Revolutionary War

• A famous storyteller in the village

• Ichabod’s rival, Brom Bones, in disguise

What happens when Ichabod rides home after the party at the Van Tassel’s home?

• He gets lost in the forest and never returns.

• He is chased by Brom Bones.

• He is confronted by the Headless Horseman and mysteriously disappears.

• He safely makes it home but is too scared to return to Sleepy Hollow.

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What are some of the key themes explored in the story?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Fear, jealousy, and the tension between reality and superstition

• War and peace

• Adventure and bravery

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