Why are schoolmasters thought to be an important person? (3 answers)

thought to be more educated than others

thought to be superior in their tastes and habits

considered a privilege to associate with them.

thought to be less educated than others

thought to be inferior in their tastes and habits

considered a burden to associate with them

considered unimportant in society

thought to be lazy and unproductive

How do the women treat Ichabod when they are in his company?

They would cook and bake for him

What is ironic about the subject Ichabod likes to read about?

Scares easily but likes ghost tales/scary books

Ichabod would often walk home late after catching up on books in his schoolhouse. How did he handle walking home in the dark? (2 answers)

He would be frightened by all the sounds

He would sing Christian songs/psalms/hymns

He would run home as fast as he could

What is Katrina Van Tassel known for? How does her attire demonstrate this? (2 answers)

Demonstrated by expensive clothes, plump, beauty

Demonstrated by cheap clothes, thin, ugliness

Demonstrated by her lack of fashion sense, average appearance

When Ichabod entered the house, it was said, "That the conquest of his heart was complete." Explain what this quote reveals about why Ichabod liked Katrina.

He already like her, the wealthy home completed it

Ichabod was attracted to the house, not Katrina

Ichabod liked Katrina because of her cooking skills

Why would it be difficult for someone like Ichabod to marry Katrina? (3 answers)

He is smart but shallow and wanting her $

He is not interested in marriage

Why would someone of Ichabod's situation not be open about his feelings for Katrina? (3)

He was much older and her teacher

He was poor and different social class

He was secretly in love with someone else

He was afraid of ghosts in the area

He was allergic to Katrina's perfume

He was under a bet to win her heart

What does Brom Bone want to do with Ichabod when he learns of his "love" for Katrina? How does Ichabod react?

Hurt him but Ichabod refuses to fight

Brom Bone wants to challenge Ichabod to a dance-off, but Ichabod declines

Brom Bone wants to invite Ichabod to a romantic dinner, but Ichabod rejects him

How does Brom Bones try to get back at Ichabod for trying to steal Katrina? (3)

makes fun of him in front of Katrina

Ichabod wanted to make a grand appearance at the Van Tassel's ball. Why is the title of his horse so funny?

Gunpowder is slow/broken down like him, a joke

Ichabod's horse was actually a donkey

The title of his horse is not funny at all

Brom Bones horse, Daredevil could be compared to his owner. In what ways are they similar?

Strong, fast, athletic, full of mischief/tricks

Lazy, slow, clumsy, well-behaved

Weak, timid, unathletic, serious

Why are there more ghost stories in a long- settled village versus other settlements? (2)

People don't move away so stories aren't forgotten

Same families, same ghosts and stories stay

There are more ghosts in the countryside

Long-settled villages have more haunted houses

People in long-settled villages are more superstitious

Long-settled villages have more cemeteries

What was the purpose of Brouwer telling the story of the Headless Horseman?

They are trying to scare Ichabod

Brouwer wanted to entertain his friends

Brouwer wanted to impress Katrina

How is Brom Bones story about the Headless Horseman different from Brouwer's story? (2)

BB raced HH but he burst into flames at end

Brouwer says HH turned into a skeleton & fell off

BB and HH had a dance-off instead of a race

Brouwer's story is about a different ghost altogether

BB and HH became best friends in the end

Brouwer's story has a happy ending

When Ichabod leaves Katrina's house after the ball it is late at night. How does Ichabod feel about having to ride this late at night? What is the mood at this point in the story?

Ichabod is scared, mood is gloomy/dismal

Ichabod is excited, mood is festive

Ichabod is indifferent, mood is cheerful

Ichabod's imagination runs wild as he enters the woods. What are some of the things he may have seen and heard while riding in the woods this time of night? (3)

Groan which could be tree branches

White/ghost which could be tree bark

A howl which could be a squirrel

Footsteps which could be falling leaves

Whispering which could be the wind

A shadow which could be a tree trunk

What keeps Ichabod from getting across the bridge?

HH was next to it and horse his wouldn't move

Ichabod was too scared to cross

Ichabod got lost and couldn't find the bridge

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DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How did the town of Sleepy Hollow get its name (a)

a drowsy, dreamy influence that hangs over it

The town was named after a famous pillow manufacturer

The town was named after a popular sleep aid medication

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How would you describe the mood of this short story (Sleepy Hollow) (a)

Gloomy, creepy, humorous and some romance

Happy, exciting, adventurous

Sad, boring, uneventful

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the tale behind the Headless Horseman? (a)

He was a Hessian soldier and lost his head at war

He is a mythical creature with no head

He is a ghost who lost his head in a tragic accident

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does the headless horseman ride around at night? (a)

He's trying to find his head

He's looking for his lost horse

He's practicing for a horse race

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is Ichabod Crane's primary occupation? What side job does he do for extra cash? (a)

School master and singing lessons for extra cash

Blacksmith and horse riding lessons for extra cash

Lawyer and painting lessons for extra cash

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is Ichabod Cranes living arrangements? (a)

Every week he stays with one of his students

Ichabod Crane lives in a small cottage in the woods

Ichabod Crane lives in a luxurious mansion in the city

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How would Ichabod make himself useful to the farmers and wives of the households? (2) (a) (b)

Teach the children/play with while parents work

Cook meals for them

Clean their houses

Help farmers with chores

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

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Legend of Sleepy Hollow Study Guide

How did the town of Sleepy Hollow get its name (a)

How would you describe the mood of this short story (Sleepy Hollow) (a)

What is the tale behind the Headless Horseman? (a)

Why does the headless horseman ride around at night? (a)

What is Ichabod Crane's primary occupation? What side job does he do for extra cash? (a)

What is Ichabod Cranes living arrangements? (a)

How would Ichabod make himself useful to the farmers and wives of the households? (2) (a) (b)

Why are schoolmasters thought to be an important person? (3 answers) (a) (b) (c)

How do the women treat Ichabod when they are in his company? (a)

What is ironic about the subject Ichabod likes to read about? (a)

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Legend of Sleepy Hollow Study Guide

How did the town of Sleepy Hollow get its name​ (a)

How would you describe the mood of this short story (Sleepy Hollow)​ (a)

What is the tale behind the Headless Horseman? ​ (a)

Why does the headless horseman ride around at night?​ (a)

What is Ichabod Crane's primary occupation?​ What side job does he do for extra cash? (a)

What is Ichabod Cranes living arrangements?​ (a)

How would Ichabod make himself useful to the farmers and wives of the households? (2)​ (a) ​ (b)

Why are schoolmasters thought to be an important person? (3 answers)​ ​ (a) ​ (b) ​ (c)

How do the women treat Ichabod when they are in his company?​ (a)

What is ironic about the subject Ichabod likes to read about?​ (a)

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How did the town of Sleepy Hollow get its name (a)

How would you describe the mood of this short story (Sleepy Hollow) (a)

What is the tale behind the Headless Horseman? (a)

Why does the headless horseman ride around at night? (a)

What is Ichabod Crane's primary occupation? What side job does he do for extra cash? (a)

What is Ichabod Cranes living arrangements? (a)

How would Ichabod make himself useful to the farmers and wives of the households? (2) (a) (b)

Why are schoolmasters thought to be an important person? (3 answers) (a) (b) (c)

How do the women treat Ichabod when they are in his company? (a)

What is ironic about the subject Ichabod likes to read about? (a)