The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Which of the following feelings did you have while reading the first part of the story?

• Excited

• Confused

• Bored

• Curious

• Indifferent

What is the mood of the passage and how does the author convey it?

• The mood is joyful, conveyed through vibrant imagery.

• The mood is somber, conveyed through dark and gloomy descriptions.

• The mood is tense, conveyed through suspenseful and fast-paced narrative.

• The mood is relaxed, conveyed through calm and serene language.

Describe the setting of the story as depicted in the passage.

• The story is set in a bustling city.

• The story is set in a quiet village.

• The story is set in a futuristic world.

• The story is set in a historical era.

Ichabod faces several challenges in the passage. Which of the following is one of them?

• He struggles with his fear of ghosts.

• He is trying to win a horse race.

• He is lost in a dense forest.

• He is searching for a hidden treasure.

What significance does Major André's tree hold in the passage?

• It marks the spot where Major André was captured.

• It is a symbol of peace and reconciliation.

• It is a historical landmark mentioned in the passage.

• It represents the end of a significant battle.

The author uses imagery to enhance the suspense in the passage by:

• Creating vivid and detailed descriptions that evoke a sense of fear.

• Using simple and straightforward language to keep the reader calm.

• Focusing on character development rather than setting.

• Avoiding any descriptive language to maintain ambiguity.

What was Ichabod's initial reaction when he saw the horseman?

• He laughed.

• He screamed.

• He ran away.

• He fainted.

What did Ichabod do when he realized the horseman was headless?

• He laughed.

• He ran away.

• He confronted the horseman.

• He ignored it.

Fill in the blank: Ichabod's terror rose to desperation; he rained a shower of kicks and blows upon _______.

• the horse

• the tree

• the ground

• the air

What did Ichabod hope to achieve by kicking and blowing upon Gunpowder?

• To make Gunpowder run faster

• To calm Gunpowder down

• To make Gunpowder stop

• To signal for help