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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. Why is Tom happy to see the apron?
(a) He thinks that his wife left it as a sign to him.
(b) He believes that it contains valuable items.
(c) He thinks it means his wife may be nearby.
(d) He believes that it means his wife is dead.

2. In the version of the story that the narrator says is most likely to be true, what draws Tom's attention to the tree where his wife's apron hangs?
(a) The tree is encircled with snakes.
(b) The sound of crows calling.
(c) An eerie red light.
(d) Her name scratched into the bark of the tree.

3. Tom's house is described as forlorn. What kind of house is it?
(a) Tall and imposing.
(b) Sad and lonely.
(c) Overdecorated.
(d) Falling apart.

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

5. How does Tom treat his most needy clients?
(a) He breaks the rules of his bargain with the devil to help them.
(b) He takes advantage of their need to drive especially hard bargains with them.
(c) He mocks them and is openly rude.
(d) He pretends that he will help them, then refuses to do business with them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the pirate not retrieve his treasure?

2. What does Tom find in the mud of the swamp?

3. By what name does Tom call the devil?

4. When the narrator says that Tom has built his house out of ostentation, what does this mean Tom's motive was?

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

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