Ichabod borrowed Hans Van Ripper's horse because he

wanted to look like a true cavalier for Katrina

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

thought about the possibility of being lord

After work, Ichabod spent his time

with his students and their families

What did the country wives maintain about the whole affair?

Ichabod was taken by supernatural powers

The glen was known as Sleepy Hollow because

The atmosphere was dreamy and drowsy

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's appearance could be compared to

a scarecrow coming from a cornfield

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

assisted the farmers with their chores

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

by the bridge not far from the church

Many people thought that the Headless Horseman was the ghost of

a Hessian trooper (German soldier)

What happened to the bridge at the swamp?

It became unused due to superstitition

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

punished the students with a switch

The schoolmaster was important to the young women because

he was a superior man to the country boys

What happened one day as Ichabod was teaching?

A messenger invited him to a quilting frolic

Winning Katrina's heart was difficult because

she had several admirers in the area

A New York farmer had reported that

Ichabod was alive and doing well

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

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

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