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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. 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) Her name scratched into the bark of the tree.
(b) An eerie red light.
(c) The sound of crows calling.
(d) The tree is encircled with snakes.

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

3. What is the reason the narrator gives for Tom not fearing the devil?
(a) Tom thinks that he can outsmart the devil.
(b) Nothing scares Tom after having to deal with his wife.
(c) After fighting in several battles with Natives, Tom is too hardened to be afraid.
(d) Tom does not believe in the devil.

4. Why does the narrator say that Tom starts criticizing his neighbors?
(a) They begin asking him for money.
(b) Tom thinks that it makes him seem like a better person.
(c) His panic is making him more and more angry.
(d) They try to point out to him that he is selfish.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Tom's wife go into the swamp, looking for the devil?

3. On what land feature did the old Native stronghold stand?

4. Whose clothing does the devil's clothing resemble?

5. What causes Tom to start to worry about the deal he has made with the devil?

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