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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 begin keeping on the desk in his office?
(a) A cross.
(b) A rabbit's foot.
(c) A gun.
(d) A Bible.

2. What does Tom see at the base of the tree where the apron hangs?
(a) Evidence that his wife fought with the devil.
(b) Shovel marks in the dirt.
(c) One of his wife's shoes.
(d) Axe marks in the bark.

3. The narrator says that the timing for Tom's business is propitious. What kind of timing would this be?
(a) Too late to make a difference.
(b) In advance of need.
(c) Unlucky.
(d) Favorable.

4. What tone does the narrator adopt when saying that Tom is a friend to his clients?
(a) Sarcastic.
(b) Condescending.
(c) Sorrowful.
(d) Nostalgic.

5. Why does Tom's wife go into the swamp, looking for the devil?
(a) She wants to strike the bargain with him herself.
(b) She wants to tell the devil to stay away from her husband.
(c) She does not believe Tom and wants to see for herself.
(d) She wants to argue for more money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Tom to start to worry about the deal he has made with the devil?

2. Why does it take Tom a long time to get through the swamp?

3. What is the weather like on Tom's last day?

4. What is the rumor in town about Absalom Crowninshield?

5. What is Tom's reaction to the idea of being a usurer?

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