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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. Why does the narrator say that only Tom Walker would have the nerve to stop at the Native stronghold in the sawmp?
(a) The area is still frequented by a hostile Native tribe.
(b) Other townspeople have seen the devil there.
(c) There is a rumor that the Natives worshiped the devil there.
(d) The area is overrun with snakes and alligators.

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

3. What does Tom see near the apron, keeping watch over it?
(a) A black cat.
(b) A snake.
(c) A vulture.
(d) An alligator.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the pirate treasure buried?

2. What is one unusual physical feature of the devil?

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

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

5. What is Tom's first mistake on his last day?

(see the answer key)

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