Question

Which American Romantic trait is most clearly reflected in the Headless Horseman legend? (1 point)
• Rationalism
• Supernatural elements
• Urban sophistication
• Industrialization
What does the ambiguous (unclear) ending suggest about the theme of the story? (1 point)
• That Ichabod was definitely murdered
• That only the supernatural can explain Ichabod's disappearance
• That fear and imagination can overpower reason or common sense
That the story has no real theme
What does the word permeate most likely mean in the sentence below?
As the cookies baked, the warm, sweet scent began to permeate the entire house, reaching every room.
(1 point)
Escape quickly
Cover only part of
• Spread throughout
Disappear suddenly

Answer 1

1. The American Romantic trait most clearly reflected in the Headless Horseman legend is:
• Supernatural elements

2. The ambiguous (unclear) ending suggests about the theme of the story:
• That fear and imagination can overpower reason or common sense

3. The word permeate most likely means in the sentence:
• Spread throughout