The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow Comprehension Story Quiz
How well did you understand the major characters and plot events of Washington Irving's famous story?
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which would you say is an important theme in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
- A.
The importance of education
- B.
That ghost stories are scary
- C.
The power of human imagination
- D.
The importance of storytelling
Correct Answer
C. The power of human imaginationExplanation
The theme of "the power of human imagination" is important in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow because the story revolves around the protagonist, Ichabod Crane, who is a superstitious schoolteacher. Throughout the story, Ichabod's vivid imagination leads him to believe in the supernatural and fuels his fear of the Headless Horseman. The story highlights how the power of imagination can shape one's perception of reality and influence their actions. This theme is evident in Ichabod's encounters with the supernatural and his ultimate fate, emphasizing the significance of the power of human imagination in the story.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The protagonist of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is:
- A.
Katrina Von Tassel
- B.
Brom Bones
- C.
Ichabod Crane
- D.
The Headless Horseman
Correct Answer
C. Ichabod CraneExplanation
No one can deny that Ichabod is the main character of "Sleepy Hollow." We meet him first, we follow him around, we know his thoughts, and the story ends when he flees the scene. Whether we like it or not, Ichabod is our main squeeze.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Is the statement below true or false? Ichabod Crane is in love with Katrina Von Tassel for her beauty, intelligence, and singing talent.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Ichabod Crane was interested in her money maily.Rate this question:
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- 4.
At the conclusion of the party at Katrina's home, it is obvious that _____________________________________________________.
- A.
Katrina has promissed her undying love to Ichabod.
- B.
Brom Bones fights Ichabod in order to gain Katrina's love and respect.
- C.
Katrina has ended any possibility of a "courtship" with Ichabod.
- D.
Mr. Von Tassel prefers Ichabod over Brom Bones.
Correct Answer
C. Katrina has ended any possibility of a "courtship" with Ichabod.Explanation
The author ponders whether she had been playing a coquettish trick and that maybe she'd been using Ichabod to make Brom jealous.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The antagonist of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is:
- A.
Ichabod Crane
- B.
Katrina Von Tassel
- C.
Baron Von Tassel
- D.
Brom Bones
Correct Answer
D. Brom BonesExplanation
Abraham "Brom Bones" Van Brunt is the antagonist in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. He is the town hero with an intimidating, nice, burly, kind, boorish, romantic personality.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The climax of the story would best be described as:
- A.
Katrina's rejection of Ichabod at the party.
- B.
The chase between Ichabod and the Headless Horseman in the woods.
- C.
Ichabod's invitation to the Von Tassel's party.
- D.
Ichabod's horse being found the morning after the party.
Correct Answer
B. The chase between Ichabod and the Headless Horseman in the woods.Explanation
The climax of the story comes toward the very end when Ichabod is on his final ride through Sleepy Hollow. After Brom and the other guests have marveled each other with ghost stories, Ichabod sets out on his ride home, but his over active imagination begins to eat at him as he remembers the local ghost stories.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Washington Irving wrote this story to:
- A.
Persuade
- B.
Inform
- C.
Describe
- D.
Entertain
Correct Answer
D. EntertainExplanation
Washington Irving is credited with perfecting the American short story, and for writing for entertainment as opposed to enlightening.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What was found the next morning after the chase between Ichabod and the Horseman?
- A.
Ichabod's coat
- B.
Brom's address
- C.
A smashed pumpkin and his hat
- D.
A schoolbook
Correct Answer
C. A smashed pumpkin and his hatExplanation
The morning after the Van Tassel party, Gunpowder has returned to his master's home and is found nibbling on the grass at his gate. Ichabod fails to show for breakfast, or dinner even, which is unusual given his virtually insatiable appetite. Nor does he show up at the school. So Hans Van Ripper gets a little nervous about where Ichabod, and his Sunday saddle, are, given he's currently being housed with his family. Van Ripper leads an inquiry to find Ichabod and the saddle. The saddle is found on the road leading to the church as it had fallen off Gunpowder during the chase. On the opposite side of the church bridge all that can be found of the schoolmaster is his hat and a shattered pumpkin. A search of the brook, which was said to run deep and black where the hat and pumpkin were found, failed to turn up a body.
Ichabod had turned after crossing the bridge to watch the Headless Horseman vanish. But instead he was struck by what he thought to be his head, which knocked him off Gunpowder. The last things he saw were Gunpowder, the Horseman, and the black steed which the Horseman rode.Rate this question:
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- 9.
At the end of the story, we can assume that:
- A.
Ichabod Crane was kidnapped by the Horseman.
- B.
Ichabod was scared away by Brom Bones
- C.
Ichabod married Katrina.
- D.
Ichabod returned to teaching in the school in Sleepy Hollow.
Correct Answer
B. Ichabod was scared away by Brom BonesExplanation
It's implied, through Brom's having a knowing look whenever the story of Ichabod Crane's disappearance is told and his hearty laughter at the mention of the shattered pumpkin, that he may have been playing the role of the Headless Horseman on the night Ichabod disappeared and that he is actually to blame for the disappearance. But Irving leaves it up to the reader when he states the old country wives are the best judges in such matters and they claim it really was the Headless Horseman who got Ichabod. Of course, given the fact that Brom is made out to be a practical joker and his own story of the Horseman at the party makes him out to be an errant jockey, it's possible Brom isn't responsible and just sees the whole story as humorous, believing the Horseman had challenged Ichabod to a race and was furious at losing to such an inept rider.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What happened between Brom and Katrina?
- A.
They married.
- B.
Katrina was furious at Brom's trick on Ichabod and told him she would never marry him.
- C.
Brom married another wealthy woman living in Sleepy Hollow.
- D.
Brom replaced Ichabod Crane in the town's school.
Correct Answer
A. They married.Explanation
After the party as Ichabod rides home he has a mysterious encounter with the Headless Horseman and disappears from Sleepy Hollow. Katrina winds up marrying Brom Bones.Rate this question:
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- 11.
How many brothers and sisters did Katrina have?
- A.
Three
- B.
Two
- C.
One
- D.
None
Correct Answer
D. NoneExplanation
She was an only child, so she didn't have any siblings. NoneRate this question:
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- 12.
From what New England state does Ichabod come?
- A.
Rhode Island
- B.
Massachusetts
- C.
Connecticut
- D.
New Hampshire
Correct Answer
C. ConnecticutExplanation
"A school teacher by the name of Ichabod Crane comes to town from Connecticut and finds himself at odds with a local by the name of Abraham “Brom Bones” Van Brunt over a woman named Katrina."Rate this question:
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- 13.
Who invited Ichabod Crane to the party on the night he vanished?
- A.
Baltus Van Tassel
- B.
Katrina Von Tassel
- C.
Baron Von Tassel
- D.
Yost Van Houten
Correct Answer
A. Baltus Van TasselExplanation
If you've seen the Disney animated version of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" you probably know how Katrina is supposed to have used her father's party to stir the embers of the feud between Ichabod and Brom. There she is seen to be writing Ichabod's invitation personally. But Irving makes no mention of Katrina actually sending an invitation to anyone in the story. Instead, a black messenger is sent out to deliver invitations from Baltus Van Tassel to his guests to his party for that evening.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who is implied to have been the actual cause of Ichabod's disappearance?
- A.
Yost Van Houten
- B.
Katrina van Tassel
- C.
Brom Bones
- D.
The Headless Horseman
Correct Answer
C. Brom BonesExplanation
It's implied, through Brom's having a knowing look whenever the story of Ichabod Crane's disappearance is told and his hearty laughter at the mention of the shattered pumpkin, that he may have been playing the role of the Headless Horseman on the night Ichabod disappeared and that he is actually to blame for the disappearance. But Irving leaves it up to the reader when he states the old country wives are the best judges in such matters and they claim it really was the Headless Horseman who got Ichabod. Of course, given the fact that Brom is made out to be a practical joker and his own story of the Horseman at the party makes him out to be an errant jockey, it's possible Brom isn't responsible and just sees the whole story as humorous, believing the Horseman had challenged Ichabod to a race and was furious at losing to such an inept rider.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What is the complete name of Brom Bones?
- A.
Peter Styvesant
- B.
Brom Van Brunt
- C.
Abraham Van Brunt
- D.
Don Cossacks
Correct Answer
C. Abraham Van BruntExplanation
Irving explains that Brom Bones' given name is Abraham Van Brunt, with the Dutch abbreviation for Abraham being Brom. The nickname Brom Bones is said to have been given to Brom both for his muscular body, which is said to resemble that of Hercules from Greek and Roman myth, and also for his powerful arms and legs.Rate this question:
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