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Questions

1) Who is the character introduced on this page?

2) This book was published in 1821. When does the author claim this story took place?

3) What does the first sentence (also copied below) on this page mean?

"It is remarkable that the visionary propensity I have mentioned is not confined to the native inhabitants of the valley, but is unconsciously imbibed by every one who resides there for a time."

4) How does the author describe Ichabod Crane?

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

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Questions

1) How does the description of Ichabod Crane on this page differ from the last one?

2) What other job did Ichabod Crane have?

3) What professional is thought to be smarter than school teacher?

4) What book by Cotton Mather did Ichabod Crane know well?

5) What would Ichabod Crane do by the brook?

6) When would Ichabod Crane leave the brook?

7) How would Ichabod Crane feel on the ride from school?

8) What emotion do readers feel reading about the "boding cry of the tree toad" and "dreary hooting of the whip–poor–will"?

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