Characters & Lives
Who was the main character of the story?
Ichabod Crane
Why did Ichabod come to Sleepy Hollow?
To be the new schoolmaster.
Who is the author of the story?
Washington Irving, retold by Arden Davidson
What word(s) did the author use to describe Ichabod's looks?
"odd-looking"
A post that has a sign on it. Usually on the side of a road.
Who are two significant minor characters in the story?
Katrina van Tassel and Brom Bones
*Daily Double
How did Ichabod plan to win the heart of Katrina?
By teaching her how to sing because he was skillful at music.
Is the story based on real events or made up? What is that called?
Made up -- fiction
Why did Brom want to mess with Ichabod?
He was also interested in Katrina, and he was used to getting what he wanted!
Intention
A plan; what somebody means to do.
What was Ichabod's main goal in the story?
To win over Katrina.
How did Brom plan to mess with Ichabod?
By using his (Ichabod's) belief in the supernatural.
How many paragraphs is the story?
(T/F) It is possible that Ichabod did not truly see the headless horseman and it was Brom playing a practical prank.
True
Practical Jokes
Pranks
What is an adjective that the author used to describe Ichabod's common characteristic with the town's people?
Superstitious
Ichabod chatted with other guests about ghost stories that haunted the village.
What is the setting of the story?
Sleepy Hollow, likely a long time ago.
Why did rumors spread that Ichabod was rejected by Katrina?
*We don't know if Ichabod was truly rejected... it was a rumor.
Schoolmaster
The head of a school, like a principal.
What was Ichabod the most scared of?
The tale of the headless horseman.
What did Ichabod do at the Van Tassel party?
He asked Katrina to dance, and she accepted! Which disappointed Brom who sat in the corner sulking.
*Daily Double
What are the two other stories that the author of "Sleepy Hollow" wrote in our books?
"Dred Scott's Fight for Freedom" and "Born to be a Champion"
What was a habit that Ichabod made over time while living in Sleepy Hollow?
Rumors
Information the is shared between a group of many people. Can be either true or incorrect.