1. Why does the devil say that he has a right to cut wood on this land?
(a) He says that it belonged to him long before Europeans came to North America.
(b) He says that the entire earth belongs to him.
(c) He says that the owner sold it to him.
(d) He says that he owns the soul of its owner.

2. What causes Tom to start to worry about the deal he has made with the devil?
(a) He hears a traveling preacher speak.
(b) He has a near-miss with a carriage accident.
(c) He gets older and begins to worry about death.
(d) He thinks that he sees the ghost of his wife.

3. Why does Tom decide that he will not agree to the devil's bargain?
(a) Because his wife convinces him to ask for more money.
(b) Because he believes that the devil will try to trick him.
(c) Because it will please his wife if he does it.
(d) Because he does not want to risk his soul.

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

5. What can a reader infer is one of the devil's conditions in the bargain he makes with Tom?
(a) Tom will not get the money until he makes a sacrifice to the devil.
(b) Tom will bring the devil other people to make bargains with.
(c) Tom will not tell anyone where he got the money.
(d) Tom will give his soul to the devil.