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

2. What is financial speculation?
(a) A group of expert opinions about the economy.
(b) A joking term for illegal gambling.
(c) Illegal investing by people with inside information.
(d) Buying something with the hope that it will rapidly increase in value.

3. Tom agrees to become a usurer. What job is he saying he will do?
(a) He will buy and sell land.
(b) He will invest money on behalf of other people.
(c) He will loan money at high interest rates.
(d) He will become a landlord.

4. What is the reason the narrator gives for Tom not fearing the devil?
(a) Tom does not believe in the devil.
(b) Tom thinks that he can outsmart the devil.
(c) Nothing scares Tom after having to deal with his wife.
(d) After fighting in several battles with Natives, Tom is too hardened to be afraid.

5. Who is said to have been present when the treasure was buried?
(a) A whaler.
(b) The devil.
(c) Tom Walker.
(d) Geoffery Crayon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Tom Walker is described as meager and miserly. What kind of a person is he?

3. Tom's wife is described as a termagant--what kind of person does this mean she is?

4. What word does the narrator use twice to describe the situation of Tom's clients?

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

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