Characters
What is Ichabod Crane's job in the story?
He is a school teacher.
Where does the legend of Sleepy Hollow take place?
Quiet village near Tarry Town
Give one word to describe the mood of the story.
Mysterious (or similar)
Give the Latin meaning of digitus
finger, toe, inch
The predicate which renames the subject, connected with a linking verb
Nominative
Which of the following words describes Ichabod's personality?
a. strong
b. greedy and superstitious
c. mean and unfriendly
d. lazy and careless
b. greedy and superstitious
Who is Ichabod's main rival for Katrina Van Tassel's attention?
Abraham "Brom Bones" Van Brunt
What does the Headless Horseman symbolize for the people of Sleepy Hollow?
Their fears of a real ghost haunting the town.
Give the Latin meaning of Bracchium
arm
A written or spoken offer
Invitation
What does Ichabod love most about Katrina Van Tassel?
Her family's wealth and food.
What is the main conflict of the story?
Ichabod's desire to win Katrina and lose to Brom Bones
“From hence the low murmur of his pupil’s voices … might be heard on a summer’s day, like the hum of a bee-hive.”
Simile
Give the latin meaning of caput
head
crude oil, formed by fossil remains, refined and used for fuel
petroleum
Who is the main character of the story?
Ichabod Crane
What happens to Ichabod at the end of the story?
He disappears after being chased by the headless horseman.
“All these, however, were mere terrors of the night, phantoms of the mind that walk in darkness; …”
Personification
Give the Latin meaning of manus
hand
not cultured, barbarous
uncivilized
What does Ichabod enjoy doing after school?
Singing, reading ghost stories, visiting families for dinner.
What event are the towns people preparing for near the end of part 1?
A party at the Van Tassel's home.
He was tall, but exceedingly lank, … hands that dangled a mile out of his sleeves, feet that might have served for shovels…”
hyperbole
Give the Latin meaning of jungo/junctum
join, unite, connect
an open air arena, oval or round, with tiered seats for viewing
amphitheater