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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. Who is William Kidd?
(a) A sailor accused of being a pirate.
(b) A prominent citizen of Tom Walker's town.
(c) The governor of Massachusetts.
(d) A neighbor of Tom Walker's.

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

3. Why does the devil stay away from Tom for a while after Tom's wife disappears?
(a) The devil is giving Tom time to get over his fear.
(b) The devil knows that Tom is furious.
(c) The devil has other business to attend to in a nearby town.
(d) The devil is trying to create a bargaining advantage.

4. Whose clothing does the devil's clothing resemble?
(a) Quaker clothing.
(b) African clothing.
(c) Native American clothing.
(d) Puritan clothing.

5. Why is Tom's business immediately successful?
(a) There has been a series of large fires and people need to rebuild.
(b) There has been a recent financial crisis.
(c) There has been a recent wave of immigration.
(d) There is a rush to buy land in the West.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote "The Devil and Tom Walker"?

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

3. What is the reason the narrator gives for Tom not fearing the devil?

4. What is one source of trouble in Tom Walker's marriage?

5. To what does the narrator compare the sound of Tom's carriage wheels?

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