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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. When the narrator refers to Tom's parsimony, what characteristic is being discussed?
(a) Trickery.
(b) Evil.
(c) Cheapness.
(d) Hypocrisy.

2. How does Tom treat his most needy clients?
(a) He mocks them and is openly rude.
(b) He pretends that he will help them, then refuses to do business with them.
(c) He breaks the rules of his bargain with the devil to help them.
(d) He takes advantage of their need to drive especially hard bargains with them.

3. What does the devil have all over his skin?
(a) Mud.
(b) Blood.
(c) Soot.
(d) Scales.

4. What mark does the devil leave on Tom?
(a) A red mark in the shape of an axe.
(b) An upside-down cross.
(c) A black fingerprint.
(d) A claw mark.

5. What does Tom refuse to do with the money?
(a) Purchase a commission in the military.
(b) Run for office.
(c) Open a church.
(d) Become a slave trader.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tool does the devil carry?

2. What is the third thing that Tom does in an attempt to escape his bargain?

3. What does Tom notice about the tallest trees in the swamp?

4. The narrator says that the timing for Tom's business is propitious. What kind of timing would this be?

5. Why is Tom's business immediately successful?

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