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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. When the narrator says that Tom has built his house out of ostentation, what does this mean Tom's motive was?
(a) To glorify the devil.
(b) To fill a necessary purpose.
(c) To show off.
(d) To intimidate his neighbors.

2. 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) The area is overrun with snakes and alligators.
(d) There is a rumor that the Natives worshiped the devil there.

3. Whom does the narrator seem to blame for the situation of Tom's clients?
(a) The clients and Tom.
(b) The devil and the government.
(c) Tom and the devil.
(d) The government and the clients.

4. What does Tom find in the mud of the swamp?
(a) The remains of a sacrifice to the devil.
(b) A piece of gold.
(c) A serpent.
(d) A human skull.

5. What news does Tom's wife have for him when he returns from the swamp?
(a) A great treasure has been mysteriously left on their step.
(b) Their horse has escaped and they need to replace it.
(c) Absalom Crowninshield has died.
(d) The governor himself has been to visit them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom's wife take with her when she goes into the swamp for the second time?

2. How does Tom seal his bargain with the devil?

3. What is the weather like on Tom's last day?

4. Tom's house is described as forlorn. What kind of house is it?

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

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