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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. What does the devil say is one way he currently entertains himself?
(a) By helping the Puritans persecute other Christians.
(b) By tempting anabaptists into sin.
(c) By making deals for the souls of Puritans.
(d) By encouraging war between Natives and Europeans.

2. What is the rumor in town about Absalom Crowninshield?
(a) That he is a pirate.
(b) That he is a slave trader.
(c) That he is a money lender.
(d) That he has taken bribes.

3. What do Tom's neighbors do about the constant fighting in the Walker house?
(a) They call the police.
(b) They ignore it.
(c) They ask Tom about it privately.
(d) They stop in to try to find out what is wrong.

4. There is a rumor that Tom's wife's hat was found floating on top of what?
(a) A holt.
(b) A cenote.
(c) A knoll.
(d) A quagmire.

5. What unusual slang word does the devil use for money?
(a) Poppet.
(b) Rhino.
(c) Bobbin.
(d) Skins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the devil have all over his skin?

2. What is unusual about the house that Tom builds with the money he earns?

3. Which of the following does the devil say is the name he goes by in their area?

4. What is financial speculation?

5. What tool does the devil carry?

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