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Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Legend of Sleepy Hollow
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Reading Comprehension Questions
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1
What item of Ichabod's is found by the brook after he disappears?
His hat.
His coat.
His school book.
His pants.
2
Why do the town historians believe the Headless Horseman is often near the church?
They believe he died while attacking the church.
They believe he died looking for sanctuary.
They believe his body is buried in the churchyard.
They believe he is trying to get to heaven.
3
Who is the antagonist of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow ?
Katrina Von Tassel
Brom Bones
Ichabod Crane
Headless Horseman
4
Why does Ichabod want to marry Katrina?
She is beautiful, charming and smart.
She tells great ghost stories.
He doesn't want Brom Bones to end up with her.
She is beautiful, charming and wealthy.
5
Which do you think most likely happened between Brom and Katrina after Ichabod went missing?
They got married.
Brom replaced Ichabod Crane in the town's school.
She was furious at Brom's trick and she wouldn't marry him.
Brom married another wealthy woman living in Sleepy Hollow.
6
Which would you say is an important theme in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
The power of human imagination
The importance of education
The importance of storytelling
That ghost stories are scary
7
Which of the following is true of Ichabod Crane as a teacher?
He only cares about his brightest students.
He spoils his students.
He treats every student exactly the same.
He frequently disciplines his students with a rod.
8
Which character is best described as a bully and prankster?
The Headless Horseman
Ichabod
Brom
Katrina
9
What purpose did Washington Irving write this story?
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
Describe
10
At which of the following is Ichabod least skilled?
Horseback riding
Dancing
Teaching
Singing
11
Ichabod is especiallyIchabod is especially
Tall and thin
Violent
Shy
Burly
12
What was found the next morning after the chase between Ichabod and the Horseman?
A schoolbook
Brom's address
A smashed pumpkin
Ichabod's coat
13
At the end of the story, we can assume that
Ichabod was scared away by Brom Bones
Ichabod married Katrina
Ichabod Crane was kidnapped by the Horseman
Ichabod returned to teaching in the school in Sleepy Hollow.
14
How do most people think the Headless Horseman lost his head?
An American soldier decapitated him with his sword.
He was guillotined.
A cannon ball knocked it off.
He hit it on a bridge while his horse was galloping.
15
At the conclusion of the party at Katrinas home, it is obvious that __
Brom fights Ichabod to gain Katrina's love and respect.
Mr. Von Tassel prefers Ichabod over Brom Bones.
Katrina has pledged her undying love to Ichabod.
Katrina has told Ichabod that she doesn't want to marry him.
16
What is the ancestry of most of Sleepy Hollow's inhabitants?
German
Dutch
French
British
17
Which text structure does the author, Washington Irving, use in this story?
Sequence
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Chronological order
18
What does Brom start to do when he realizes that Ichabod wont fight him?
He tries to win over Katrina’s father.
He spreads rumors about Ichabod.
He plays practical jokes on Ichabod.
He educates himself so he can rival Ichabod.
19
Who is the protagonist of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow ?
The Headless Horseman
Ichabod Crane
Brom Bones
Katrina Von Tassel
20
What does the Headless Horseman do when Ichabod turns around?
He turns into a skeleton.
He throws his head at Ichabod.
He disappears suddenly.
He explodes.
