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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Worksheet

A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on comprehension and analysis of Washington Irving's 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'.

Grade 7 ELA ReadingReading Genres and TypesLiteratureThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.2

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ELAReadingLiteratureThe Legend of Sleepy HollowWashington Irving
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

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Read the questions carefully and answer them to the best of your ability. Refer back to the text of 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' if needed.

1. What is Ichabod Crane's primary occupation in Sleepy Hollow?

a

Farmer

b

Schoolmaster

c

Soldier

d

Merchant

2. Who is the wealthy heiress that Ichabod Crane wishes to marry?

a

Katrina Van Tassel

b

Dame Van Winkle

c

Sarah Good

d

Abigail Williams

3. The Headless Horseman is said to be the ghost of a Hessian   who lost his head in a battle.

4. Brom Bones is known for his strength and his love of  .

5. Ichabod Crane is a brave and fearless character.

T

True

F

False

6. The story takes place in a quiet, peaceful valley called Sleepy Hollow.

T

True

F

False

7. Describe the setting of Sleepy Hollow and how it contributes to the mood of the story.

8. Write a paragraph explaining whether you believe the Headless Horseman was a real ghost or if Brom Bones was responsible for Ichabod Crane's disappearance. Support your answer with evidence from the story.