Tuesday Quiz

The reference to a Hessian soldier and a cannonball and the Revolutionary War in this paragraph tells us about the time period in which the story is set. When can we infer that this story is set?

• The story is set during the Civil War in the 19th century.
• The story takes place in the early 20th century during World War I.
• The story is set during the American Revolutionary War, specifically in the late 18th century.
• The story is set in the 17th century during the colonial period.

The verb abound means to be present in large quantities. What do you think it means that the valley abounds with local tales, haunted spots, and twilight superstitions?

• The valley is known for its vast agricultural fields and wildlife.
• The valley is filled with numerous local tales, haunted locations, and superstitions.
• The valley has only a few scattered local tales and legends.
• The valley is devoid of any local tales or superstitions.

Summarize in your own words the superstition, or story, that dominated the area and why.

What do we learn about Ichabod Crane?

• Ichabod Crane is a superstitious, cowardly schoolteacher who is ambitious and seeks the affection of Katrina Van Tassel.
• Ichabod Crane is a skilled horseman who avoids romantic relationships.
• Ichabod Crane is a wealthy landowner with no interest in teaching.
• Ichabod Crane is a brave soldier who fights for his country.

The paragraph says, "as he made his way back to where he was staying, every sound of nature encouraged his overexcited imagination." Why was Ichabod Crane afraid?

• Ichabod Crane was afraid of the other travelers he encountered.
• Ichabod Crane was afraid of the ghost stories he heard.
• Ichabod Crane was staying late at the schoolhouse reading about witchcraft, believed in witches, and had knowledge of the stories about ghosts in the valley.

• Ichabod Crane was afraid of the dark forest.

The first paragraph says: “The cost of the pleasure in all this was the terror of his walk home.” What does the cost of the pleasure mean, and what does it refer to?

• It indicates that the pleasure was worth the fear of walking home.
• Even though it is pleasurable to hear the stories, they are frightening and activate his imagination as he walks home late at night in the dark.

• It means the cost of the journey was too high for the enjoyment received.
• It refers to the joy of walking home after a pleasant experience.

Why is Brom Bones a formidable suitor?

• Brom Bones is strong, confident, and resourceful, making him a formidable suitor.
• Brom Bones is shy and lacks confidence.
• Brom Bones is known for his poor social skills.
• Brom Bones relies on his wealth to impress others.

“Whenever a crazy prank occurred in the neighborhood, people whispered that Brom Bones must be at the bottom of it.” What does this sentence mean?

• Brom Bones is suspected of being responsible for a lot of strange things in the neighborhood.

• People admire Brom Bones for his pranks.
• Brom Bones is a local hero who prevents pranks.
• Brom Bones is known for his kindness in the neighborhood.

What does it mean that Ichabod thought “he might one day be lord of all this splendor?”

• Ichabod hopes to marry Katrina and own all of the nice things that Katrina’s family has.

• Ichabod is content with his current life.
• Ichabod is indifferent to wealth and status.
• Ichabod believes he will inherit the estate without effort.

Why was there a shattered pumpkin by the riverbank?

• It was part of a science experiment.
• The so-called headless horseman’s “head” might really be a pumpkin he throws at Ichabod.

• It was used as a boat anchor.
• It was a decoration for a festival.