The Devil and Tom Walker Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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The Devil and Tom Walker Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 84 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator say that only Tom Walker would have the nerve to stop at the Native stronghold in the sawmp?

2. What mark does the devil leave on Tom?

3. What is the first thing that Tom does in an attempt to escape his bargain with the devil?

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

5. Why does Tom tell his wife about his meeting with the devil?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tom ultimately slip up and get captured by the devil?

2. The devil lists several of his own nicknames for Tom; what pattern can be seen in these names, and what is its significance?

3. What does Tom's wife do as a result of his refusal to make a deal with the devil, and what is the outcome?

4. What two reasons does the narrator give for Tom's fearlessness in the swamp and upon meeting the devil?

5. How does the narrator add to the credibility of the story by mentioning the various possible fates of Tom's wife?

6. What does Tom believe happened to his wife, and why, and how does he feel about it?

7. What natural event happens in the area in 1727, and what is its thematic significance?

8. What do Tom and the devil negotiate about before striking a bargain, and what is the bargain they strike?

9. What becomes of Tom Walker and all of his wealth?

10. How does Tom treat his horses, and what does this illustrate about his character?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Washington Irving was devoted to the idea of the creation of a specifically American literature, separate from the European literature of the Old World. Write an essay in which you analyze how "The Devil and Tom Walker" fulfills this purpose.

Essay Topic 2

As the story progresses, Tom becomes more like the devil. Write an essay in which you explore the idea that as he does the devil's work on earth, Tom takes on characteristics of the devil. Be sure to offer textual support for your claims.

Essay Topic 3

When Tom finally asks, aloud, for the devil to come and take him, it is seemingly an accident, just some poorly chosen words. Write an essay in which you defend the idea that actually, these words are a perfect encapsulation of Tom Walker's behavior throughout his life. Be sure to offer textual support for your claims.

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