The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Study Guide

1. How does Diedrich Knickerbocker come to know this story?

• He met Ichabod when he was a judge.
• He visited Sleepy Hollow, where old wives told him the story.
• He was distantly related to the Van Tassels.
• He heard it from an old man at a corporation meeting.

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 his body is buried in the churchyard.
• They believe he is trying to atone for his sins and get to heaven.
• They believe he died looking for sanctuary.

3. What building was designed so that a thief could get in easily but not get out?

• The church.
• Ichabod Crane’s house.
• Baltus Van Tassel's farmhouse.
• The school house.

4. What is Ichabod vain about?

• His height.
• His singing voice.
• His clothes.
• His house.

5. Which of these characters did not grow up near Sleepy Hollow?

• Brom Bones.
• Hans Van Ripper.
• Katrina Van Tassel.
• Ichabod Crane.

6. At which of the following is Ichabod least skilled?

• Horseback riding.
• Dancing.
• Singing.
• Teaching.

7. Which of the following is true of Ichabod Crane as a teacher?

• He only cares about his brightest students.
• He frequently disciplines his students with a rod.
• He treats every student exactly the same.
• He spoils his students.

8. What does Brom start to do to win Katrina from Ichabod when he realizes that Ichabod will not fight him?

• He plays practical jokes on Ichabod.
• He spreads rumors about Ichabod.
• He educates himself so he can rival Ichabod.
• He tries to win over Katrina’s father.

9. Which of the following best categorizes “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?"

• Melodrama.
• Memoir.
• Horror.
• Humor.

10. What does Mrs. Van Tassel spend most of her time doing?

• Cooking and cleaning.
• Watching out for Katrina.
• Looking after her hens.
• Teaching singing lessons.