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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 do Tom's neighbors do about the constant fighting in the Walker house?
(a) They call the police.
(b) They ignore it.
(c) They ask Tom about it privately.
(d) They stop in to try to find out what is wrong.

2. What does Tom notice about the tallest trees in the swamp?
(a) They are all rotten inside.
(b) They all have the marks of a recent fire.
(c) They have all been cut down.
(d) They each bear the name of a prominent citizen.

3. Why does the narrator say that only Tom Walker would have the nerve to stop at the Native stronghold in the sawmp?
(a) Other townspeople have seen the devil there.
(b) There is a rumor that the Natives worshiped the devil there.
(c) The area is still frequented by a hostile Native tribe.
(d) The area is overrun with snakes and alligators.

4. Why does Tom Walker originally go into the swamp?
(a) He has heard a rumor about the pirate treasure.
(b) He is looking for his wife.
(c) He is lost.
(d) He is trying to take a shortcut home.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tom treat his most needy clients?

2. What is true of the tree with Deacon Peabody's name on it?

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

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

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

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