Background!
Double Jeopardy: Who is Washington Irving named after?
George Washington
What state is Ichabod originally from?
Connecticut
What is Ichabod's main job?
Teaching
What is the definition of the word "onerous ?"
burdensome or difficult to endure
How many cards are in a standard deck of playing cards?
52
What city and state is Sleepy Hollow set in?
Tarry Town, New York
Double Jeopardy: What evidence does the narrator use to show Katrina is a coquette (flirt)?
her clothes (she shows her ankles)
What was Ichabod's last name?
Crane
What is the definition of the word "sequester?"
to isolate or hide away
Leonardo da Vinci's “Mona Lisa” hangs in what museum?
The Louvre Museum in Paris
Who settled in Tarry Town in the early 17th century?
The Dutch
Who does Ichabod borrow the horse to go to the party from?
Hans Van Ripper
Double Jeopardy: What is Ichabod's favorite reading topic?
Ghosts and spirits
What is the definition of the word "incessant?"
continuing without pause or interruption
In the United Kingdom, what is the day after Christmas known as?
Boxing Day
What river is Sleepy Hollow by?
The Hudson river
What is the name of Brom Bones' horse?
Daredevil
Double Jeopardy: What kind of songs does Ichabod sing?
Psalms (religious music)
Double Jeopardy: What is the definition of the word "potentate?"
a powerful ruler, especially one with absolute control
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
What war took place before the events of the story?
The American Revolutionary War
What is the other name the Headless Horseman goes by?
the Galloping Hessian
What was the name of the horse Ichabod rode to the party on?
Gunpowder
What is the definition of the word "credulity?"
tendency to believe readily
Double Jeopardy: What is the Grinch’s dog’s name?
Max