Legend of Sleepy Hollow

What is the purpose of Ichabod Crane's character in the story?

• The purpose of Ichabod Crane's character in the story is to serve as a love interest for the main character.

• The purpose of Ichabod Crane's character in the story is to provide comic relief.

• The purpose of Ichabod Crane's character in the story is to represent the theme of fear and superstition.

• The purpose of Ichabod Crane's character in the story is to symbolize the importance of education.

What is the literary device used to describe the Headless Horseman in the story?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

When Brom Bones bellowed out his story, he ________.

• waved his armed wildly

• spoke or shouted in a loud, deep voice

• whispered in a mysterious voice

• turned red as a lobster

When Ichabod dances with Katrina, it causes Brom to ________.
In the book version*

• leave the party

• get jealous and angry

• dance with another girl 

• all of the above 

Which of the following is not a detail about Ichabod

• he is skinny

• he likes Katrina

• he does not like Brom

• he is brave

What happened as a result of Ichabod vanishing?

• The Headless Horseman was never seen again.

• The church bridge was torn down.

• Brom married Katrina

• None of the above

Read these sentences from the play.

VAN RIPPER: [laughing] Brom may be rough, but he’s full of good humor.

IDA: Come, now. Brom is more mischievous than mean.

 

Based on these two sentences, the reader can conclude that the villagers believe Brom Bones  –

• Is a rascal (teaser), but incapable of being truly malicious (harm on purpose).

• Does not like competition

• is kind hearted and funny

• doesn’t miss a chance to show off his strength

Which line from the play shows Ichabod likes Katrina?

• Would you like to stay for tea?

• While Katrina pours tea, Ichabod eats a big slice of cake.

• Ichabod looks at Katrina adoringly as she dashes off.

• If Brom Bones catches me with Katrina, he'll flatten me.

What is the main problem Ichabod is facing in the story that leads to the other problems?

• He's in love with Katrina, but she's courting Brom Bones.

• He's afraid of everything.

• He doesn't have a horse to ride to the party.

• He doesn't like his job as a schoolmaster.

The protagonist (hero) of the story is

• Ichabod Crane

• Brom Bones

• Katrina Van Tassel

• The Farmer