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