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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. Which city is close to the setting of "The Devil and Tom Walker"?
(a) Salem.
(b) Washington.
(c) Boston.
(d) New York.

2. What does Tom see near the apron, keeping watch over it?
(a) A black cat.
(b) An alligator.
(c) A vulture.
(d) A snake.

3. Why is Tom happy to see the apron?
(a) He thinks that his wife left it as a sign to him.
(b) He believes that it contains valuable items.
(c) He thinks it means his wife may be nearby.
(d) He believes that it means his wife is dead.

4. What is Tom's reaction to the idea of being a usurer?
(a) He is enthusiastic and willing to do even more than the devil asks.
(b) He is strongly opposed but finally agrees.
(c) He is reluctant but understands that it is an important service to the community.
(d) He agrees but only because he misunderstands the devil's intentions.

5. Why does the pirate not retrieve his treasure?
(a) Someone moves it.
(b) He is executed.
(c) Tom Walker finds it first.
(d) He converts and does not want ill-gotten treasure.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What mark does the devil leave on Tom?

4. What does the narrator say his third attempt to evade the devil shows about Tom?

5. What is one unusual physical feature of the devil?

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