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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. On what land feature did the old Native stronghold stand?
(a) A peninsula.
(b) A hill.
(c) A plateau.
(d) An island.

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

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 is trying to create a bargaining advantage.
(d) The devil has other business to attend to in a nearby town.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which city is close to the setting of "The Devil and Tom Walker"?

2. By what name does Tom call the devil?

3. Part of the story is set in a morass. What kind of location is this?

4. What does Tom refuse to do with the money?

5. What does the devil have all over his skin?

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