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WorksheetsThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow Vocabulary
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the underlined phrase mean?
"After living there for only a short time, they seemed to catch the ghost fever of the land. " (pg. 7)
People anticipated and actively hoped to see ghosts.
People became very ill every time ghosts appeared.
People were extremely scared of ghosts.
People were excited to have something in common with their neighbors.
Which sentence DOES NOT contain an example of hyperbole (exaggeration)?
"He ate enough for three men."
"So it was a good thing that Ichabod always managed to be helpful around the farms."
"So they did not mind too much when the schoolmaster devoured the food at their breakfast and dinner tables."
"And since his paycheck was so small, he would have had to spend every last penny on food!"
What does the underlined phrase mean?
"After a particularly scary tale, the conversation would bubble like a witch's brew." (pg. 15)
The conversation would stop suddenly as everyone would be too shocked to speak.
Everyone would be laughing and joking around with each for hours.
The conversation would become very dark and scary.
Everyone would be talking excitedly all at once for a long time afterward.
What does this comparison mean?
"He [Ichabod] was as hungry for haunted tales as he was for food." (pg. 17)
Ichabod wished more people would tell him scary stories because he loved them so much.
Ichabod was never satisfied with what he had. He always wanted more.
Ichabod wanted haunted tales more than anything in this world.
Ichabod loved to eat more than anything in this world.
What does this example of personification mean?
"The snap of sticks under his feet raised the hair on the back of his neck." (pg. 19)
He was very excited.
He was very scared.
His hair was sticking straight up.
He was very worried.
What does the word caught mean as it is used in this sentence?
"Ichabod's breath caught in his throat." (pg. 21)
to become hooked
to overtake someone or something
to trap
to stop
What does the word flustered mean in this sentence?
"Still, Ichabod would not criticize her [Katrina]. He even became flustered when he was forced to interrupt her interruptions.
annoyed
ashamed
nervous confusion
smitten
What does the word beside mean in this passage?
"Ichabod was beside himself. Never had he seen such wealth. The livestock! The crops! The furniture! The china!" (pg. 28)
by or at the side of
compared to
surprised
in awe
Which is NOT a definition for the word colorful as it is used in the following passage:
"If anything, Brom's crazy behavior made him even more popular. After all, he always had a colorful story to tell." (pg. 31)
lively
boring
unusual
vivid
What is the meaning of the word brunt as it is used in this sentence?
""Ichabod became the brunt of Brom's practical jokes and mischievous doings." (pg. 34)
jokester
answer
victim
force
Which detail in the sentence does NOT help you understand what "primping and preening" mean in this passage:
"With his schoolhouse finally empty, Ichabod took his time getting ready for the party. Using a small piece of broken glass that hung in the back of the room as a mirror, he [Ichabod] spent a very long time primping and preening. He brushed and shined his best (and only) black suit. He combed his hair this way and that. And he straightened his tie at least six times." (pg. 39)
"With his schoolhouse finally empty..."
"he straightened his tie at least six times"
"he combed his hair this way and that"
"he brushed and shined his best black suit"
Why does the author use hyperbole in this passage?
"Once inside though, Ichabod forgot all about Brom Bones. His eye was caught not by Katrina or any other damsel but by the amazing bounty of the buffet table. His eyes bugged out at the very sight of it, and his mouth began to water." (pg. 43)
It helps the reader understand that Ichabod was not really worried about Brom's relationship with Katrina.
It helps the reader understand how much wealth Katrina's family truly had.
It helps the reader understand that Ichabod is easily distracted by whatever he desires at the moment.
It helps the reader understand how much food was really being served at the party.
What does the italicized word mean?
"While most of the listening crowd nodded gravely at the end of the tale, there was one man who burst out laughing." (pg. 50)
seriously
willingly
joyfully
heavily
What does the italicized word mean as it is used in this passage?
"The next morning, Gunpowder appeared at his master's gate. He wore no saddle. HIs bridle was helter-skelter." (pg. 63)
running
disorderly
crazy
flashed
Which sentence shows an instance where Ichabod was determined?
"Looking up, Ichabod saw a white figure above him."
"Ichabod seemed to be so upset over Katrina that he didn't notice how dark it was."
"Suddenly afraid, Ichabod began to whistle."
"Ichabod steeled his resolve and gave gunpowder a firm kick to urge him quickly onward."
