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

2. Why does Tom Walker originally go into the swamp?
(a) He is trying to take a shortcut home.
(b) He has heard a rumor about the pirate treasure.
(c) He is lost.
(d) He is looking for his wife.

3. On what land feature did the old Native stronghold stand?
(a) A hill.
(b) A peninsula.
(c) An island.
(d) A plateau.

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

5. The narrator says that the timing for Tom's business is propitious. What kind of timing would this be?
(a) Unlucky.
(b) In advance of need.
(c) Favorable.
(d) Too late to make a difference.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tom's reaction to the disappearance and likely death of his wife?

2. What is one source of trouble in Tom Walker's marriage?

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

4. What tool does the devil carry?

5. What is the rumor in town about Absalom Crowninshield?

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