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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. Tom's house is described as forlorn. What kind of house is it?
(a) Falling apart.
(b) Tall and imposing.
(c) Sad and lonely.
(d) Overdecorated.

2. What is the reason the narrator gives for Tom not fearing the devil?
(a) Tom does not believe in the devil.
(b) Nothing scares Tom after having to deal with his wife.
(c) After fighting in several battles with Natives, Tom is too hardened to be afraid.
(d) Tom thinks that he can outsmart the devil.

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

4. What does the narrator compare Tom's clients to?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Sponges.
(c) Children.
(d) Crops.

5. Who is said to have been present when the treasure was buried?
(a) Geoffery Crayon.
(b) The devil.
(c) Tom Walker.
(d) A whaler.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom see at the base of the tree where the apron hangs?

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

3. What is Tom's reaction to the disappearance and likely death of his wife?

4. What does the narrator say makes it difficult to know what actually happened to Tom's wife?

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

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