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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 wife is described as a termagant--what kind of person does this mean she is?
(a) A harsh-tempered woman.
(b) A person who loves luxury.
(c) A person who hates to spend money.
(d) A cold-hearted woman.

2. What does the narrator say makes it difficult to know what actually happened to Tom's wife?
(a) No one but Tom seems to have really noticed her disappearance.
(b) She disappeared a long time ago.
(c) There are too many stories told by different historians.
(d) The whole story is likely to be false.

3. Why does it take Tom a long time to get through the swamp?
(a) The devil is slowing him down.
(b) He is searching for the treasure.
(c) He is avoiding going home to his wife.
(d) He has to be very careful walking.

4. By what name does Tom call the devil?
(a) Satan.
(b) Old Scratch.
(c) Old Nick.
(d) Mephistopheles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Part of the story is set in a morass. What kind of location is this?

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

3. What significant event happened in Massachusetts in 1727?

4. What tradition does Tom say should be revived?

5. What does Tom refuse to do with the money?

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