Legend of Sleepy Hallow Review

Q1: What is Ichabod's profession?
A1: Schoolmaster

Q2: In which state is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow set?
A2: New York

Q3: What is the profession of Katrina Van Tassel's father?
A3: Farmer

Q4: Describe the legend of the Headless Horseman.
A4: The Headless Horseman is a spirit who haunts Sleepy Hollow, searching for his missing head.

Q5: Name two things for which Brom "Bones" Van Brunt is known in the small town.
A5: His strength and his love for mischief.

Q6: The people of this small town descended from which settlers?
A6: Dutch settlers

Q7: What is different about the residents of Sleepy Hollow?
A7: They are described as being highly superstitious.

Q8: Why can the reader assume that Ichabod fell in love with Katrina?
A8: He wants her family's wealth and land.

Q9: Other than hoof prints and a smashed pumpkin, what was the last thing found of Ichabod?
A9: Ichabod's hat

Q10: Where did Ichabod live prior to moving to Sleepy Hollow?
A10: Connecticut

Q11: Why did Ichabod fall in love with Katrina?
A11: For her beauty and her family's money.

Q12: What did Ichabod do to make some extra money?
A12: He gave singing lessons.

Q13: According to legend, where does the Headless Horseman spend most of his time riding?
A13: Around the church bridge, where he is believed to be buried.

Q14: To whom does Ichabod give the punishment of the rod?
A14: The stronger boys who could handle it.

Q15: Who typically offers food and lodging to the schoolmaster of the village?
A15: The families of his pupils.

Q16: Who was also in love with Katrina and used pranks to discourage Ichabod's advances?
A16: Brom Bones

Q17: Why does Ichabod leave the Van Tassel’s party in such a sad state?
A17: Katrina pulled him aside and rejected him.

Q18: After Ichabod’s mysterious disappearance, what rumor circulates about him?
A18: That he is alive and has become a politician.