The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Paragraphs 21-40

What did Ichabod realize when he saw the Van Tassel farm?

• He realized that Katrina's family was very poor and that he would have to support her forever.

• Based on the immense size of the farm, he realized that Katrina's family was very wealthy and he imagined himself living there.

• He realized that her farm was deep in the country and he did not want to live there.

• He realized that his horse would never make it to her farm.

When Ichabod saw all the the crops and livestock at the Van Tassel farm, he imagined . . .

• that the farm would burn and the Van Tassel's would be homeless.

• that he would have to build a larger farmhouse for his family.

• that there was not enough livestock to make money on the farm.

• the animals, vegetables and fruits as savory dishes that he could eat.

When Ichabod went inside the Van Tassel farmhouse, what luxurious treasures did he find?

• an alabaster jar

• a chest full of ivory

• gold coins

• resplendent pewter

Once Ichabod realized how wealthy Katrina's family was, his sole intention was to ...

• ask Mr. Van Tassel for a job.

• travel abroad and live in extravagant places.

• study how to gain the affections of Katrina Van Tassel.

• save money to buy the Van Tassel farm.

Abraham Van Brunt is the broad-shouldered, curly haired antagonist in the story.

• True

• False

When does Brom Bones visit Katrina?

• during singing lessons

• when she comes to town

• every Sunday evening

• after dinner on Saturdays

Read this passage from the story:

"...when his horse was seen tied to Van Tassel’s paling, on a Sunday night, a sure sign that his master was courting, or, as it is termed, “sparking,” within, all other suitors passed by in despair, and carried the war into other quarters."

Which phrase from this passage explains the meaning of the word "sparking"?

• when his horse was seen tied to Van Tassel's paling on a Sunday night

• a sure sign that his master was courting

• as it is termed, "sparking"

• all other suitors passed by in despair

How did Ichabod feel when he found out that Brom Bones was Katrina's boyfriend?

• He was confident in his ability to win Katrina’s heart.

• He acted like the other "suitors" and stayed away from Katrina.

• He told her that Brom was an evil person and that she was too good for him.

• He told Katrina that she had poor taste in men.

How does Ichabod manage to see Katrina more often?

• He buys her presents and calls on her daily.

• He gives her singing lessons so he can see her frequently.

• He bumps into her when she comes to town.

• He throws rocks at her window at night so she will come out and talk with him.

When Brom becomes jealous of the attention Katrina is giving Ichabod...

• Brom sneaks up on Ichabod and beats him up.

• Brom tells Katrina that he no longer wants to see her.

• Brom resorts to practical jokes to annoy Ichabod.

• Brom talks to Mr. Van Tassel and asks for Katrina's hand in marriage.