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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Quiz by James Nelson

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21 questions
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  • Q1
    Define Pedagogue.
    A ghost or ghostlike image of a person
    A teacher, especially a strict one
    Humorous in a playful or mischievous manner
    The state of being calm
    30s
  • Q2
    The narrator refers to Ichabod as a:
    ghost
    deacon
    snake
    scarecrow
    30s
  • Q3
    Who is the author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
    Washington Irving
    The Brothers Grimm
    Robert Louis Stevenson
    Charles Perrault
    30s
  • Q4
    Why did the author give Ichabod green eyes?
    There is no reason.
    To show that Ichabod had a lot of money
    To add to the vivid description of his character
    To show and foreshadow that he was greedy
    30s
  • Q5
    Define Tranquility.
    A shot given to large animals
    The ghost or ghostlike image of a person
    The state of being calm
    Given to sudden changes in mood or behavior
    30s
  • Q6
    Why does Ichabod have to keep his belongings wrapped up in a cotton handkerchief?
    He has to have his stuff together in case he has to flee town.
    He's afraid his belongings will be stolen.
    He wants people to think he is poor.
    He doesn't have a permanent home, so he has to move around and live with the families of his students.
    30s
  • Q7
    What do the people of Sleepy Hollow search for after the second Van Tassel party?
    a pumpkin
    saddle
    Ichabod's body
    Brom Bones
    30s
  • Q8
    What does Ichabod do when he is frightened?
    He eats
    He shouts
    Sing hymns
    He recites scriptures
    30s
  • Q9
    What are two tones of the story?
    Happy and lighthearted
    Worried and foolish
    Dark and sarcastic
    Angry and aggressive
    30s
  • Q10
    What is a coquette?
    A theme
    A flirtatious woman
    A clothing line
    A type of food
    30s
  • Q11
    Ichabod believes that he will be safe from the Headless Horseman if he makes it to where?
    The bridge
    The cemetery
    The farmhouse
    The church
    30s
  • Q12
    In the story, what does Ichabod lose while riding his horse during the chase?
    His hat
    His bag
    His wallet
    His saddle
    30s
  • Q13
    What animal does Ichabod resemble as he sits on the horse with his angled limbs protruding awkwardly?
    A bear
    A snake
    A tiger
    A bird
    30s
  • Q14
    Define Waggish.
    The state of being calm
    Humorous in a playful or mischievous manner
    Mean and hateful
    A teacher, especially a strict one.
    30s
  • Q15
    Define Capricious.
    Mean and hateful
    Given to sudden changes in mood or behavior
    A ghost or ghostlike image of a person.
    The state of being calm.
    30s

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