Unit 3 English Flashcards
Why does Crane enjoy spending time with the Dutch wives?
to hear scary stories
Which of the following best describes Ichabod Crane?
He is a friendly, hard-working teacher in Sleepy Hollow who is not afraid to discipline his students.
Why is Crane worried that he might not be able to marry Katrina?
Brom Bones, a big man who is known throughout the countryside as a hero, also wants to marry Katrina.
The men at the Van Tassel’s party pass the time by:
telling stories about ghosts, including the Headless Horseman.
What is the name of Brom Bones’ horse that matches his personality?
Daredevil
What is the name of Ichabod Cranes’ horse that matches his personality?
Gunpowder
The area by the tulip tree and bridge is “the severest trial” to pass because this is the place where
Major André was captured
Crane’s horse’s name, Gunpowder, is ironic because he
looks weak, old, and frail.
Which of the following phrases best describes Tarry Town?
peaceful and calm
To calm himself on his way home at night, Crane would
sing
How is Crane viewed by the community?
Crane is very popular in the community because of his job and friendly personality.
People provide some ideas concerning the whereabouts of Ichabod Crane at the end of the story. This part of the plot is called the:
resolution
The tone of the story is:
mysterious and chilling
Washington Irving utilizes _____ as a way to convey his story to the reader to make it memorable.
humor and details
The Dutch people were known to be very:
superstitious
