Characters
Who first settled Sleepy Hollow, according to the legend?
Dutch settlers / Dutch farmers
Where does the story take place?
Sleepy Hollow
What river flows near Sleepy Hollow?
The Hudson River
What is Ichabod doing when he first sees the strange rider?
He is riding home alone.
What do the guests talk about at the party?
Scary stories / ghost stories
Which character believes he can have a better life by marrying Katrina?
Ichabod Crane
Where does Ichabod work?
At school
What did Ichabod often do in the evenings instead of socializing?
He read ghost stories
How does Ichabod react when he notices the rider behind him?
He tries to escape / he rides faster.
What happens when Ichabod rides home after the party?
He meets the Headless Horseman
Which character is confident, popular in the town, and not afraid of scary stories?
Brom Bones
Where is the party?
At Katrina’s house
In which war did the Headless Horseman die?
The American War of Independence
What does the rider copy when Ichabod changes direction?
He copies Ichabod’s movements.
What happens at the bridge?
A pumpkin hits Ichabod
Which character is clever and plays tricks on Ichabod?
Brom Bones
Where does Ichabod hear scary stories that make him afraid?
At Katrina’s house / at the party
What animal carries the Headless Horseman?
A horse
How does Ichabod try to protect himself from the rider?
He prays / he talks to himself to be brave.
What happens to Ichabod after the night?
What happens to Ichabod after the night?
Which character is famous in Sleepy Hollow for the ghost stories about him?
The Headless Horseman
What place must Ichabod cross when he meets the Headless Horseman?
The bridge
What happens to Ichabod many years after the story?
A farmer says he sees Ichabod Crane in New York City.
What does Ichabod lose during the chase with the rider?
His hat.
How does the story end?
Ichabod leaves Sleepy Hollow