The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Quizzes

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Quiz 1

By Alice Cullina · Edited by Adam Kissel · Last reviewed April 27, 2009

1 How does Diedrich Knickerbocker come to know this story?

He heard it from an old man at a corporation meeting.

He met Ichabod when he was a judge.

He was distantly related to the Van Tassels.

He visited Sleepy Hollow, where old wives told him the story.
2 Why do the town historians believe the Headless Horseman is often near 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 while attacking the church.

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.

The school house.

Baltus Van Tassel's farmhouse.
4 What is Ichabod vain about?

His clothes.

His height.

His singing voice.

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

Brom Bones.

Ichabod Crane.

Katrina Van Tassel.

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

Singing.

Teaching.

Dancing.

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

He only cares about his brightest students.

He spoils his students.

He frequently disciplines his students with a rod.

He treats every student exactly the same.
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 educates himself so he can rival Ichabod.

He spreads rumors about Ichabod.

He tries to win over Katrina’s father.
9 Which of the following best categorizes “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?"

Humor.

Melodrama.

Horror.

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

Teaching singing lessons.

Watching out for Katrina.

Looking after her hens.

Cooking and cleaning.
11 What is one of Ichabod's favorite subjects?

Dinosaurs.

Revolutionary War stories.

Religion.

Witches.
12 What does the Headless Horseman do when Ichabod turns around?

He disappears suddenly.

He throws his head at Ichabod.

He explodes.

He turns into a skeleton.
13 What is probably most important in making Ichabod fall for Katrina?

Her beauty.

Her father’s farm.

Her intelligence.

Her charm.
14 Who lends Ichabod a horse?

Brom Bones.

Baltus Van Tassel.

Hans Van Ripper.

Katrina Van Tassel.
15 What excuse does Ichabod use to see Katrina frequently?

Her mother’s great ghost stories.

His role as her singing teacher.

His role as her school master.

He gets riding lessons from her father.
16 What sport did the narrator first do in Sleepy Hollow?

Horseback riding.

Canoeing.

Fishing.

Squirrel shooting.
17 What is Brom Bones' real name?

Brom Bones.

Brom Van Tassel.

Abraham Bones.

Abraham Van Brunt.
18 What is the ancestry of most of Sleepy Hollow's inhabitants?

Dutch.

German.

French.

British.
19 Why does Ichabod let his students leave early one day?

He has read a ghost story and become afraid to walk home after dark.

He is planning to fight Brom Bones.

A bad snow storm is coming.

So that he can get ready for a party at the Van Tassels’.
20 How do most people think the Headless Horseman lost his head?

He was guillotined.

He hit it on a bridge while his horse was galloping.

An American soldier decapitated him with his sword.

A cannon ball knocked it off.
21 The line, "When he entered the house, the conquest of his heart was complete," illustrates the narrator's cynical view of which of the following?

Charity.

Wealth.

Morality.

Love.
22 Ichabod is especially:

Burly.

Shy.

Violent.

Tall and thin.
23 What item of Ichabod's is found by the brook after he disappears?

His pants.

His coat.

His school book.

His hat.
24 Where does Ichabod expect the Headless Horseman to disappear?

At the schoolhouse.

At the church.

At Major Andre's tree.

At the bridge by the church.
25 Who is most likely responsible for Ichabod's run-in with the Headless Horseman?

Baltus Van Tassel.

Katrina Van Tassel.

Brom Bones.

Hans Van Ripper.

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