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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 does Tom see at the base of the tree where the apron hangs?
(a) Shovel marks in the dirt.
(b) Axe marks in the bark.
(c) Evidence that his wife fought with the devil.
(d) One of his wife's shoes.

2. What is one source of trouble in Tom Walker's marriage?
(a) Tom's wife often disappears into the forest overnight.
(b) Tom's wife hides resources from him and keeps them for herself.
(c) Tom refuses to buy the luxuries his wife feels she deserves.
(d) Tom is physically abusive toward his wife.

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

4. What tool does the devil carry?
(a) A pitchfork.
(b) A scythe.
(c) An axe.
(d) A blacksmith's hammer.

5. There is a rumor that Tom's wife's hat was found floating on top of what?
(a) A knoll.
(b) A holt.
(c) A cenote.
(d) A quagmire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the devil have all over his skin?

2. What does the countryman say he saw happen to Tom Walker?

3. In the passage about Tom's activities in church, what aspect of his character is being stressed?

4. What tone does the narrator adopt when saying that Tom is a friend to his clients?

5. What does the narrator say his third attempt to evade the devil shows about Tom?

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