Background
What is the first and last name of the author of Sleepy Hollow?
Washington Irving
What state is Ichabod originally from?
Connecticut
Why is Ichabod leaving Katrina's house so late the night of the party?
He stayed behind to talk to her.
How are Ichabod and Brom different?
Ichabod is skinny, awkward, not good looking, superstitious, and a gentleman; Brom is the opposite
When Ichabod got to the Van Tassel's party, what was the first thing he did?
ate
What city and state is Sleepy Hollow set in?
Tarry Town, New York
What evidence does the narrator use to show Katrina is a coquette (flirt)?
her clothes (she shows her ankles)
Once Ichabod is out of the way, what did Brom and Katrina do?
got married
What do Ichabod and Brom have in common? (What makes them comparable foil characters?)
Katrina
What excuse did Ichabod have to go to Katrina's house often?
He was giving her singing lessons.
The Romantic Period is also known as the American ______________.
Renaissance
The information at the very beginning tells the reader that the story was found written on pages owned by _____________________ (whom)?
Diedrich Knickerbocker
What does Brom claim he bet the Headless Horseman when they raced each other? (What would the winner get?)
a bowl of punch
How are Ichabod and Gunpowder similar?
awkward-looking, unconventional, non-traditional, not anyone's first choice
What were the 3 ways Brom and his friends pranked Ichabod?
smoked out the schoolhouse, broke into the schoolhouse and turned everything upside-down, and trained a dog to howl anytime Katrina sang during singing lessons
What year does the story take place?
1790
Whose saddle does Ichabod lose when he's being chased by the Headless Horseman?
Hans Van Ripper
What 4 pieces of evidence were found the day after Ichabod's encounter with the Headless Horseman?
Ichabod's hat, a smashed pumpkin, hoof-prints from the horses leading to the bridge, and the saddle
How are Brom and Daredevil similar?
mischievous, likes to play tricks or pranks on people, big & strong, black hair/black horse, vicious/mean
Why is the name "Tarry Town" fitting for this town?
"tarry" means to loiter and wander around, and that is what people do here
What year was Sleepy Hollow published?
1819
Who is Major Andre' and how does he play a role in the story?
an important historical figure from their area, he got captured by soldiers at a spot which is now referred to as "Major Andre''s Tree," supposedly a very haunted spot
When Ichabod thinks he sees a white ghostly figure on his way home from Katrina's party, what did it turn out to actually be?
a spot on the tree that had been struck by lightning
At the party, how were Ichabod and Brom acting?
Ichabod was dancing with Katrina, life of the party; Brom was watching, jealous
According to the legend, what is the Headless Horseman doing at night when he haunts Sleepy Hollow?
looking for a head