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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. Whom does the narrator seem to blame for the situation of Tom's clients?
(a) The clients and Tom.
(b) Tom and the devil.
(c) The government and the clients.
(d) The devil and the government.

2. What is Tom's reaction to the idea of being a usurer?
(a) He is enthusiastic and willing to do even more than the devil asks.
(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 strongly opposed but finally agrees.

3. What is Tom's reaction to the disappearance and likely death of his wife?
(a) He is in shock.
(b) He is angry.
(c) It makes him afraid.
(d) It cheers him up.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Tom happy to see the apron?

2. What does the countryman say he saw happen to Tom Walker?

3. What is true of the tree with Deacon Peabody's name on it?

4. Who is William Kidd?

5. What does the narrator say his third attempt to evade the devil shows about Tom?

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