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Who wrote The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
Who wrote The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
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- Kate Wentworth
- Ichabod Crane
- Washington Irving (correct)
Where is the Sleepy Hollow Museum located?
Where is the Sleepy Hollow Museum located?
- Los Angeles, California
- Washington, D.C.
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Sleepy Hollow, New York (correct)
What is said to be true about The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
What is said to be true about The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
- The entire story is true
- The story is a complete work of fiction
- The story is a combination of fact and fiction
- The story is based on real people (correct)
What is the main theme of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
What is the main theme of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
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What is the significance of the year 1819 in relation to The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
What is the significance of the year 1819 in relation to The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow was written by Washington Irving.
- The Sleepy Hollow Museum is located in Tarrytown, New York.
Significance and Themes
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is said to be true in the sense that it is based on real-life German and Dutch folklore.
- The main theme of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is the struggle between reality and imagination, as well as the power of fear and superstition.
- The year 1819 is significant because it is the year Washington Irving's short story was first published, giving birth to the legendary tale of the Headless Horseman.
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