What happened one day as Ichabod was teaching?

A messenger invited him to a quilting frolic

Ichabod's appearance could be compared to

a scarecrow coming from a cornfield

The families enjoyed having Ichabod at their houses because

he kept them abreast of the town gossip

The men at the Van Tassel party

sat around telling embellished stories

Ichabod borrowed Hans Van Ripper's horse because he

wanted to look like a true cavalier for Katrina

What happened to the bridge at the swamp?

It became unused due to superstitition

What did the country wives maintain about the whole affair?

Ichabod was taken by supernatural powers

The schoolmaster was important to the young women because

he was a superior man to the country boys

After work, Ichabod spent his time

with his students and their families

It was rumored that one of the Headless Horseman's favorite haunts was

by the bridge not far from the church

Because he ____, Ichabod felt he was doing his duty to the students' parents.

punished the students with a switch

A New York farmer had reported that

Ichabod was alive and doing well

Winning Katrina's heart was difficult because

she had several admirers in the area

As he looked around the pantry at the Van Tassels' home, Ichabod ____

thought about the possibility of being lord

Many people thought that the Headless Horseman was the ghost of

a Hessian trooper (German soldier)

The glen was known as Sleepy Hollow because

The atmosphere was dreamy and drowsy

To make himself worthwhile at the homes where he stayed, Ichabod

assisted the farmers with their chores

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

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1
Ichabod liked to
write funny stories
sing songs at parties
read scary books
learn different languages
2
What happened one day as Ichabod was teaching?
Katrina interrupted him to ask him for a ride home
A messenger invited him to a quilting frolic
The Headless Horseman rode by the schoolhouse
One of his students struck him with his fist
3
Ichabod's appearance could be compared to
an enchanted fiery dragon
a scarecrow coming from a cornfield
a hefty football player
a formidable birch tree in the darkness
4
The families enjoyed having Ichabod at their houses because
it was fun to hear him recite poetry
it was entertaining to tease him
he kept them abreast of the town gossip
he always complimented their home
5
The men at the Van Tassel party
sat around telling embellished stories
generally left early in the evening
frowned at the romantic sparking
were the loudest of all the groups
6
Brom was well-known in the region for his
solitary ways
farming ability
physical stature
strict bargaining
7
Ichabod borrowed Hans Van Ripper's horse because he
wanted to look like a true cavalier for Katrina
wanted to keep his suit free from road dust
had to go to town to buy a gift for Katrina
had a load of books to take to Katrina
8
As he approached Major Andre's tree, Ichabod
fainted with fear
began to whistle
felt cold air blowing on him
turned his horse in a circle
9
When Ichabod raced the Headless Horseman,
the Hessian led the entire race
the Hessian threw him into the creek
Ichabod led until the end
Ichabod won easily
10
What happened to the bridge at the swamp?
It became unused due to superstitition
It was burned by the townspeople
It was torn down by the church
It was replaced with a new elaborate bridge
11
What did the country wives maintain about the whole affair?
Brom Bones had killed the Horseman
Ichabod was taken by supernatural powers
Katrina's father had played the Horseman
Ichabod had stolen Hans Van Ripper's horse
12
The schoolmaster was important to the young women because
he was a superior man to the country boys
the girls were uneducated and needed instruction
he was wealthier than most of the farmers
the girls shared their homespun verses with him
13
Ichabod wanted to marry Katrina because
her heart was pure and true
she shared many interests with him
she was his most intelligent student
her father was wealthy
14
Before reaching the bridge near the church, the Headless Horseman ___________
suddenly disappeared
pulled out a silver sword
raced ahead of Ichabod
threw his head at Ichabod
15
After work, Ichabod spent his time
reading on the bank of the creek
investigating ghost stories
with his students and their families
drinking in Tarrytown
16
It was rumored that one of the Headless Horseman's favorite haunts was
in the tall grasses by the Tappan Zee
by the fields of Van Kirk
in a cave at the edge of the village
by the bridge not far from the church
17
The tree that had been struck by lightning was known as Major Andre's tree because
he had been captured there
it was on the land he had won in a bet
it was at the head of his grave
he had planted it many years ago
18
After Ichabod's disappearance, ______________
the Headless Horseman never rode again
Hans Van Ripper moved away
Brom and Katrina got married
the village never hired another schoolmaster
19
Ichabod was able to visit with Katrina because
he gave her lessons
her sister helped him sneak into the house
her father was a good friend of his
he lived with her family
20
Because he ____, Ichabod felt he was doing his duty to the students' parents.
made the students learn Bible verses
punished the students with a switch
taught the students Greek and Latin
gave the students weekly oral exams
21
A New York farmer had reported that
Brom had confessed to the tricks
he was the Headless Horseman
Ichabod was buried on his property
Ichabod was alive and doing well
22
Winning Katrina's heart was difficult because
her father kept a close watch on her
she thought she was too good for most men
she had several admirers in the area
her mother made her afraid of men
23
Ichabod was proud of
the way he looked in his suit
his dancing
his long nose
the eel skin in his hair
24
At the Van Tassels' merry-making, the people
told war and ghost stories
ate popcorn and bobbed for apples
performed skits in fancy costumes
had a pie-eating contest
25
Brom Bones' strategy for dealing with Ichabod was to
threaten Ichabod with violence
completely ignore Ichabod
play boorish practical jokes
wage open warfare
26
Ichabod supplemented his teaching income by giving ______ lessons.
singing
painting
fencing
swimming
27
As he looked around the pantry at the Van Tassels' home, Ichabod ____
noticed that Brom had Katrina alone in a corner
thought about the possibility of being lord
knew that he would miss everyone when he left
wondered when he should propose
28
Many people thought that the Headless Horseman was the ghost of
a British doctor
a Hessian trooper (German soldier)
A Dutch miner
A Cossack (Russian) soldier
29
The glen was known as Sleepy Hollow because
Malcom Sleepy was the 1st settler in the area
The inhabitants preferred sleeping to working
The atmosphere was dreamy and drowsy
Many people had been laid to rest there
30
To make himself worthwhile at the homes where he stayed, Ichabod
gave free singing lessons
assisted the farmers with their chores
tutored the children in foreign languages
paid for his food and lodging

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