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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. Why does Tom decide that he will not agree to the devil's bargain?
(a) Because his wife convinces him to ask for more money.
(b) Because he believes that the devil will try to trick him.
(c) Because he does not want to risk his soul.
(d) Because it will please his wife if he does it.

2. What is Tom's reaction to the idea of being a usurer?
(a) He is strongly opposed but finally agrees.
(b) He agrees but only because he misunderstands the devil's intentions.
(c) He is reluctant but understands that it is an important service to the community.
(d) He is enthusiastic and willing to do even more than the devil asks.

3. What tradition does Tom say should be revived?
(a) War with Native tribes.
(b) The witch trials.
(c) The persecution of other religious sects.
(d) Public hangings.

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

5. What is the first thing that Tom does in an attempt to escape his bargain with the devil?
(a) He becomes an eager church-goer.
(b) He moves to another town.
(c) He offers the devil a different soul in place of his own.
(d) He tries unsuccessfully to sell his business.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is true of the tree Tom is sitting on?

2. In the passage about Tom's activities in church, what aspect of his character is being stressed?

3. When Tom opens the apron, what does he find inside?

4. What word does the narrator use twice to describe the situation of Tom's clients?

5. Who is William Kidd?

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