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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "The Devil and Tom Walker".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tom see near the apron, keeping watch over it?
(a) A vulture.
(b) A snake.
(c) An alligator.
(d) A black cat.

2. What mark does the devil leave on Tom?
(a) A red mark in the shape of an axe.
(b) A black fingerprint.
(c) An upside-down cross.
(d) A claw mark.

3. What do Tom's neighbors do about the constant fighting in the Walker house?
(a) They stop in to try to find out what is wrong.
(b) They ask Tom about it privately.
(c) They ignore it.
(d) They call the police.

4. There is a rumor that Tom's wife's hat was found floating on top of what?
(a) A cenote.
(b) A knoll.
(c) A quagmire.
(d) A holt.

5. What does the devil have all over his skin?
(a) Soot.
(b) Scales.
(c) Mud.
(d) Blood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tom decide that he will not agree to the devil's bargain?

2. The swamp is full of quagmires. What does this mean it is full of?

3. How does Tom treat his most needy clients?

4. Where is the pirate treasure buried?

5. What news does Tom's wife have for him when he returns from the swamp?

(see the answer key)

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