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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 narrator say is hard to believe about the conversation between Tom and the devil?
(a) Even Tom Walker would not be foolish enough to talk to the devil.
(b) It sounds too familiar.
(c) There is no such thing as the devil.
(d) The devil sounds too much like an ordinary person.

2. What is Tom's reaction to the idea of being a usurer?
(a) He is reluctant but understands that it is an important service to the community.
(b) He is strongly opposed but finally agrees.
(c) He agrees but only because he misunderstands the devil's intentions.
(d) He is enthusiastic and willing to do even more than the devil asks.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The swamp is full of quagmires. What does this mean it is full of?

2. How does Tom treat his most needy clients?

3. What does the devil say is one way he currently entertains himself?

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

5. What does the narrator say makes it difficult to know what actually happened to Tom's wife?

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