1. What does the narrator say is hard to believe about the conversation between Tom and the devil?
(a) It sounds too familiar.
(b) The devil sounds too much like an ordinary person.
(c) There is no such thing as the devil.
(d) Even Tom Walker would not be foolish enough to talk to the devil.

2. Why does Tom tell his wife about his meeting with the devil?
(a) He and his wife have no secrets from one another.
(b) He is uneasy about the meeting and needs to tell someone what happened.
(c) He is hoping that his wife will take his place in his bargain with the devil.
(d) The devil said that he would only make the bargain if Tom told his wife.

3. What does the narrator say makes it difficult to know what actually happened to Tom's wife?
(a) There are too many stories told by different historians.
(b) The whole story is likely to be false.
(c) She disappeared a long time ago.
(d) No one but Tom seems to have really noticed her disappearance.

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

5. What is one source of trouble in Tom Walker's marriage?
(a) Tom refuses to buy the luxuries his wife feels she deserves.
(b) Tom's wife often disappears into the forest overnight.
(c) Tom's wife hides resources from him and keeps them for herself.
(d) Tom is physically abusive toward his wife.