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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 second thing that Tom does in an attempt to escape his bargain?
(a) He begins giving refunds to old clients.
(b) He asks a preacher to bless him.
(c) He starts carrying a Bible in his pocket.
(d) He sells his house and donates the money to charity.

2. What is true about the horses that draw Tom's carriage?
(a) They are more expensive than most people's houses.
(b) They are stolen from a neighbor.
(c) They are starving.
(d) They were a gift from the devil.

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

4. 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 overrun with snakes and alligators.
(b) There is a rumor that the Natives worshiped the devil there.
(c) The area is still frequented by a hostile Native tribe.
(d) Other townspeople have seen the devil there.

5. What part of the fort remains standing?
(a) Some mounded up earth.
(b) Some partial walls.
(c) An alter to the devil.
(d) A cellar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unusual slang word does the devil use for money?

2. Why is Tom happy to see the apron?

3. Why does Tom Walker originally go into the swamp?

4. What does Tom see near the apron, keeping watch over it?

5. What is the reason the narrator gives for Tom not fearing the devil?

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