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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. The narrator says that it is possible that Tom's wife was lost in a slough. Where would this mean she was lost?
(a) In a cave.
(b) In forest.
(c) In a pit.
(d) In wetland.
2. How does Tom seal his bargain with the devil?
(a) By signing a document.
(b) By cutting his thumb with the devil's knife.
(c) With a handshake.
(d) With a burnt offering.
3. Why does Tom's wife go into the swamp, looking for the devil?
(a) She wants to tell the devil to stay away from her husband.
(b) She does not believe Tom and wants to see for herself.
(c) She wants to strike the bargain with him herself.
(d) She wants to argue for more money.
4. Why is Tom happy to see the apron?
(a) He thinks it means his wife may be nearby.
(b) He believes that it means his wife is dead.
(c) He thinks that his wife left it as a sign to him.
(d) He believes that it contains valuable items.
5. What is the second thing that Tom does in an attempt to escape his bargain?
(a) He begins giving refunds to old clients.
(b) He sells his house and donates the money to charity.
(c) He asks a preacher to bless him.
(d) He starts carrying a Bible in his pocket.
Short Answer Questions
1. Tom agrees to become a usurer. What job is he saying he will do?
2. What does the narrator say is hard to believe about the conversation between Tom and the devil?
3. What makes the item on Tom's desk ironic?
4. What tradition does Tom say should be revived?
5. What tool does the devil carry?
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