Washington Irving and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Who is widely regarded as the father of the American short story and the author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"?

• Washington Irving

• Will Rogers

• Ichabod Crane

• Tim Burton

In which location, settled in 1640 and overlooking the Hudson River, did the legend of the Headless Horseman become prominent?

• New York City

• Hudson River Valley

• Sleepy Hollow

• Tarrytown

Who is the main character in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" who arrives in town and is pursued by the Headless Horseman?

• Katrina Van Tassel

• Brom Bones

• Washington Irving

• Ichabod Crane

What was the Headless Horseman's origin story, according to the legend?

• A colonial farmer who lost his way

• A British general who was beheaded in battle

• A Hessian soldier who lost his head to a cannonball

• A local Native American warrior seeking revenge

Who is credited with largely inventing the iconic Headless Horseman character in the form known today?

• Will Rogers

• Tim Burton

• Walt Disney

• Washington Irving

Why did Washington Irving first travel to the Hudson River region as a teenager?

• To find inspiration for his writing

• To escape a yellow fever epidemic in New York City

• To visit his relatives in the countryside

• To study the local folklore and ghost stories

What is the significance of the date "1656" displayed on Washington Irving's Sunnyside Estate?

• It marks the year the estate was originally constructed.

• It is the year Washington Irving was born.

• It is a mischievous detail added by Irving to play with history.

• It signifies the year the Headless Horseman legend first began.

What is the modern-day name of the town in New York that renamed itself to capitalize on the fame of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"?

• Tarrytown

• Irvington

• Sleepy Hollow

• Hudson Valley