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Legend of Sleepy Hollow Trivia Quiz

This is a pretty tough quiz based on the 1979 made for TV version of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" starring Jeff Goldblum as Ichabod Crane. Those who have seen it multiple times should do well on it.

A multiple-choice quiz by bekenes. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
bekenes

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
134,376

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
846

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who says the first line of the movie? Hint

Brom Bones

Fred

Ichabod Crane

Mr. Vanderhoof

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Question 2 of 10

2. What nickname for Ichabod does Brom Bones come up with? Hint

Scare Crow

Dr. Strangecrane

Mr. Crane

Scare Crane

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Question 3 of 10

3. According to himself, what is Brom Bones meaner than? Hint

a wildcat

old moose meat

turpentine tonic

goat cheese

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Fred's last name? Hint

Dutchman

Willoughby

Dumpkey

Dutcher

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Question 5 of 10

5. Why did Ichabod Crane come to Sleepy Hollow? Hint

better living conditions

for adventure

more money

he enjoyed teaching

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the owl in the schoolhouse? Hint

Owly

Chief Running Buffalo

Chief Little Bear

Mr. Owl

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the picture on the back wall of the schoolhouse of? Hint

Thomas Jefferson

The Headless Horseman

Abraham Lincoln

George Washington

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Question 8 of 10

8. When asked what Ichabod is going to do with the devil's bag, he says, "I'm going to rid my living quarters of this ____
____!" Hint

vile stench

awful smell

awful stench

potent odor

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Wait till you taste Thelma's ____
____." Hint

apple pie

sausage pie

gooseberry pie

pumpkin pie

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was Mr. Vanderhoof's first name? Hint

John

It is never mentioned

Fred

Fritz

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who says the first line of the movie?

Answer: Fred

Fred remarks to Brom Bones about Ichabod Crane as he is being chased by dogs.

2. What nickname for Ichabod does Brom Bones come up with?

Answer: Scare Crane

He says, "why this isn't a scare crow, it's a scared Crane!"

3. According to himself, what is Brom Bones meaner than?

Answer: turpentine tonic

He says he is tougher than old moose meat and meaner than turpentine tonic.

4. What is Fred's last name?

Answer: Dutcher

Ichabod calls him Mr. Dutcher after he leaves their first encounter at the beginning of the movie.

5. Why did Ichabod Crane come to Sleepy Hollow?

Answer: for adventure

When Vanderhoof asked him at the beginning of the movie why he came to Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod replied: "Adventure, sir." Vanderhoof replied, "Well you've come to the wrong place. Sleepy Hollow is about as exciting as fried mush."

6. What was the name of the owl in the schoolhouse?

Answer: Chief Running Buffalo

Mr. Vanderhoof said the owl was the spirit of a dead Indian.

7. What is the picture on the back wall of the schoolhouse of?

Answer: George Washington

You can see the picture numerous times throughout the film.

8. When asked what Ichabod is going to do with the devil's bag, he says, "I'm going to rid my living quarters of this ____ ____!"

Answer: vile stench

Ichabod said this as he threw the devil's bag into the fireplace. When he threw it in, red dust blew out and covered his face.

9. "Wait till you taste Thelma's ____ ____."

Answer: sausage pie

Vanderhoof said this to Ichabod after inviting him to supper that night.

10. What was Mr. Vanderhoof's first name?

Answer: Fritz

The Squire calls him Fritz, as does Ichabod at times. But mostly throughout the movie he is known as Mr. Vanderhoof.

Source: Author bekenes

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