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

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

3. Who is said to have been present when the treasure was buried?
(a) The devil.
(b) Geoffery Crayon.
(c) A whaler.
(d) Tom Walker.

4. What is true of the tree with Deacon Peabody's name on it?
(a) It is rotten inside.
(b) The devil is burning it when Tom arrives.
(c) It stands apart from all of the other trees.
(d) It has fallen to the ground.

5. Which of the following does the devil say is the name he goes by in their area?
(a) Beelzebub.
(b) Lucifer.
(c) The Blacksmith.
(d) The Black Woodsman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tom's wife is described as a termagant--what kind of person does this mean she is?

2. Why does the narrator say that Tom starts criticizing his neighbors?

3. What is Tom doing at the office on his last day?

4. Why does the devil say that he has a right to cut wood on this land?

5. Where does Tom open his business?

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