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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 word does the narrator use twice to describe the situation of Tom's clients?
(a) Fortunate.
(b) Dubious.
(c) Desperate.
(d) Unexpected.

2. The narrator says that the timing for Tom's business is propitious. What kind of timing would this be?
(a) In advance of need.
(b) Too late to make a difference.
(c) Unlucky.
(d) Favorable.

3. What happens to all of Tom's money and property at the end of the story?
(a) Tom's cheated clients divide it among themselves.
(b) Everything changes into ash, bone, and wood shavings.
(c) The town elders donate it to the church.
(d) A mysterious man appears, claiming to be Tom's heir.

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

5. What is Tom's first mistake on his last day?
(a) He tries to cheat a man who has also made a bargain with the devil.
(b) He says that the devil can take him if he has made any money from his client.
(c) He forgets to lock his doors.
(d) He does not begin the day with a prayer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom begin keeping on the desk in his office?

2. What is Tom's reaction to the idea of being a usurer?

3. Why does Tom tell his wife about his meeting with the devil?

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

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

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