How much do you know about the book THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Which natural feature does Irving describe as contributing to Sleepy Hollow’s “drowsy, dreamy influence”?

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  • A.
    The Hudson River
  • B.
    The Pocantico River
  • C.
    The Croton Reservoir
  • D.
    The Tappan Zee marshlands
• 2.
  What is Katrina Van Tassel most associated with in the book?

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  • A.
    Her skill as a singer.
  • B.
    Her family's wealth and abundant farm.
  • C.
    Her knowledge of Dutch folklore.
  • D.
    Her reputation as a schoolteacher.
• 3.
  According to local legend in the book, what does the Headless Horseman search for each night?

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  • A.
    His lost sword.
  • B.
    His missing horse.
  • C.
    His head.
  • D.
    His fallen regiment.
• 4.
  What is Brom Bone's horse's name in the book?

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  • A.
    Daredevil
  • B.
    Thunderbolt
  • C.
    Gunpowder
  • D.
    Deveilpowder
• 5.
  Under which fictional narrator’s papers is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow presented?

  • A.
    Geoffrey Crayon
  • B.
    Diedrich Knickerbocker
  • C.
    Jonathan Oldstyle
  • D.
    Rip Van Winkle

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Confused by the Hollow

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  You’ve felt the eerie charm of Sleepy Hollow, but the details slipped past you like whispers in the dark. Washington Irving’s tale is full of hidden corners, ghostly rumors, and old Dutch legends. We suggest a reread before the Horseman rides again.
• 2.
  A Wandering Traveler in the Valley

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  You know your way around Irving’s haunted countryside, but a few twists of the tale still elude you. You’ve got a solid grasp of the characters and lore. Sadly, it's but not enough to outrun the Headless Horseman.
• 3.
  A Scholar of the Hollow

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  You’re steeped in the legends, geography, and ghost stories that define Irving’s classic. You caught nearly every detail, from Brom’s tricks to the Horseman’s nightly ride. Only one question kept you from perfection, a feat Ichabod himself would envy.