Legend of Sleepy Hollow Questions

Legend of Sleepy Hollow Questions

1. How did Tarry Town get its name? How did Sleepy Hollow get its name?

2. What mood does the setting of this story create?

3. Who do the villagers believe the headless horseman is? How did he lose his head?

4. What do the villagers think he is doing out at night? Why is he said to be in such a

hurry?

5. What is Ichabod Crane’s job? What other job did he do to earn a little more money?

6. Where does Ichabod Crane live? Why does he need to be able to have all of his belongings in a small bundle?

7. What subject does Ichabod like to read about? What has increased his interest in this

subject?

Thought Questions

1. Compare the school where Ichabod Crane taught with the school you go to. How is

your school similar to and different from Ichabod’s school?

2. Contrast Ichabod Crane and Brom Bones. How are they different in physical appearance? How are their actions different? What would have made Katrina attracted to each of them?

3. What evidence is there that Ichabod Crane had an active imagination?

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