Exploring the Legend of Sleepy Hollow

What is the historical significance of Sleepy Hollow?

• It was a famous battleground.

• It was a major trading hub.

• It was known for its gold mines.

• It was a farming, trapping, and fishing settlement by Dutch settlers.

What can visitors experience at the historic manor in Sleepy Hollow?

• Life as it was in the 17th and 18th centuries

• Modern art exhibitions

• A tour of Washington Irving's home

• A reenactment of the American Revolution

What is the ultimate creepy story associated with Sleepy Hollow?

• The legend of a cursed treasure

• The myth of a ghostly ship

• The story of a gangly schoolmaster and a headless horseman

• The tale of a haunted mansion

Who is the main character in the legend of Sleepy Hollow?

• Katrina Van Tassel

• Ichabod Crane

• Bill Lent

• Washington Irving

What inspired Washington Irving to write The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?

• Stories from Native Americans

• His childhood experiences in Sleepy Hollow

• His travels around Europe

• His fascination with ghost stories

Who is Bill Lent in relation to the legend of Sleepy Hollow?

• A farmer in Sleepy Hollow

• The author of the legend

• A famous actor who played Ichabod Crane

• A local historian and sexton of the old Dutch Church

What is the significance of Katrina Van Tassel in the legend?

• She is a local historian.

• She is the lead female character in the story.

• She is the author of the legend.

• She is a famous actress.

What challenge does Sall Tarantino face when playing the Headless Horseman?

• Finding a suitable location

• Finding the right costume

• Controlling a horse while holding a heavy jack-o'-lantern

• Memorizing the script

Why did Washington Irving return to Sleepy Hollow as an adult?

• To write more stories

• To live on a 24-acre estate he loved

• To become a farmer

• To open a museum

What is the lasting impact of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?

• It made Sleepy Hollow a popular tourist destination.

• It changed the name of the town.

• It led to the creation of a new holiday.

• It inspired many other ghost stories.