The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Quiz

Who is the author of 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'?

• Nathaniel Hawthorne

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Washington Irving

• Mark Twain

What is the Headless Horseman searching for?

• A hidden treasure

• A lost village

• His missing head

• His lost horse

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

• A snowy mountain

• A desert town

• A bustling city

• A quiet village in New York

Why does the Headless Horseman avoid the church bridge?

• He is afraid of water

• He is allergic to wood

• He is scared of the church's power

• He cannot see the bridge

What does the word 'hollow' mean in the context of the story?

• A wide river

• A tall building

• A deep valley or hole

• A large mountain

Who is Ichabod Crane interested in marrying?

• Abigail Adams

• Elizabeth Bennet

• Katrina Van Tassel

• Mary Shelley

What is Brom Bones known for doing to Ichabod Crane?

• Giving him gifts

• Playing pranks on him

• Helping him with his work

• Teaching him to ride a horse

What is Ichabod Crane's profession?

• A blacksmith

• A soldier

• A teacher

• A farmer

What does the phrase 'in the red' mean?

• Winning a race

• Being very angry

• Spending more money than earning

• Being very happy

What does the phrase 'die like a dog' imply?

• Dying peacefully

• Dying in a shameful or unpleasant way

• Dying in a mysterious way

• Dying heroically