Ichabod Crane and Sleepy Hollow

What is the dominant spirit that haunts Sleepy Hollow, according to the text?

• The spirit of a continental soldier

• The spirit of a Hessian general

• The ghostly figure of a headless horseman

• The spirit of a witch

What are some physical characteristics of Ichabod Crane, as described in the text? Select two.

• He had short arms and legs, and a small nose.

• He had large green eyes and huge ears.

• He was tall and muscular with a strong jawline.

• He had a lanky build with narrow shoulders and long arms and legs.

Why did Ichabod Crane's arrival at a home cause great excitement among the local ladies?

• They were excited to learn from him.

• They admired his scarecrow-like appearance.

• They believed he could find the headless horseman's head.

• They thought his taste and accomplishments were superior to those of the local farmers.

What did Ichabod Crane read in the schoolhouse after the students had departed?

• Old newspapers

• Cotton Mather's History of New England Witchcraft

• Novels about headless horsemen

• Books on farming techniques

What did Ichabod Crane enjoy doing during long winter evenings with the farmers' wives?

• Telling them ghost stories

• Singing songs by the fire

• Listening to their tales of ghosts and goblins

• Teaching them to spin

Ichabod became determined to win the affections of Katrina Van Tassel-

• because she was a skilled farmer

• because she had a vast inheritance

• because she was famous for her beauty

• because she was a talented storyteller

Who was the most formidable suitor for Katrina Van Tassel's hand in marriage?

• Ichabod Crane

• Brom Bones

• The farmer's son

• A mysterious stranger

What particularly caught Ichabod Crane's attention as he entered Van Tassel's home for the party?

• The sight of beautiful young women gathered in the home

• The elegant decorations and furnishings of the house

• The high-spirited atmosphere and lively music

• The table piled high with a variety of delicious foods and desserts

Ichabod danced ___________ with Katrina, but left the party feeling _________ after their talk.

• proudly; excited

• nervously; proud

• proudly; sad

• nervously; sad

What did Ichabod Crane encounter on his way home that filled him with fear?

• A ghostly figure on a horse

• A friendly traveler who offered to accompany him

• A group of villagers having a late-night gathering

• A peaceful and quiet journey with no unusual encounters