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Questions

1) What does Ichabod see against the night sky that terrifies him?

2) After Ichabod sees something on the road, what best describes his mood?

3) How did Ichabod try to travel over the bridge?

4) What did Ichabod say to the mysterious object in the woods?

5) What does Ichabod see when the object stands on the middle of the road?

6) What happens after Ichabod sees the object on the middle of the road?

7) The author wrote, "His heart began to sink within him; he endeavored to resume his psalm tune, but his parched tongue clove to the roof of his mouth, and he could not utter a stave."

What is another word for "endeavored" in this context?

8) In the same quote below, what does "resume" mean in this context?

"His heart began to sink within him; he endeavored to resume his psalm tune, but his parched tongue clove to the roof of his mouth, and he could not utter a stave."

9) Were there any events that weren't clear to you?

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Question #6

In the same quote below, what does the phrase "left Brom no alternative" mean?

"There was something extremely provoking in this obstinately pacific system; it left Brom no alternative but to draw upon the funds of rustic waggery in his disposition, and to play off boorish practical jokes upon his rival."

What does "extremely" mean in this context?





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Questions

1) What is the main idea of this page?

2) Which sentence shows that the narrator does not know everything?

3) What did the person hand to Ichabod?

4) What is the full name of the person Ichabod wants to visit? (Type carefully!)

5) When does school appear to end?

6) Why did Ichabod let the students out earlier than usual?

7) Were there any events that weren't clear to you?