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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. Whose clothing does the devil's clothing resemble?
(a) African clothing.
(b) Quaker clothing.
(c) Native American clothing.
(d) Puritan clothing.

2. What does the devil have all over his skin?
(a) Mud.
(b) Blood.
(c) Soot.
(d) Scales.

3. How does Tom seal his bargain with the devil?
(a) By cutting his thumb with the devil's knife.
(b) With a handshake.
(c) By signing a document.
(d) With a burnt offering.

4. By what name does Tom call the devil?
(a) Mephistopheles.
(b) Old Nick.
(c) Old Scratch.
(d) Satan.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Tom doing at the office on his last day?

3. What does Tom notice about the tallest trees in the swamp?

4. What significant event happened in Massachusetts in 1727?

5. What part of the fort remains standing?

(see the answer key)

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