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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 does Tom see at the base of the tree where the apron hangs?
(a) Shovel marks in the dirt.
(b) Evidence that his wife fought with the devil.
(c) One of his wife's shoes.
(d) Axe marks in the bark.

2. 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 overrun with snakes and alligators.
(d) The area is still frequented by a hostile Native tribe.

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

4. Where does Tom open his business?
(a) New York.
(b) Boston.
(c) Salem.
(d) Washington.

5. What does Tom refuse to do with the money?
(a) Run for office.
(b) Open a church.
(c) Purchase a commission in the military.
(d) Become a slave trader.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the rumor in town about Absalom Crowninshield?

2. What is the third thing that Tom does in an attempt to escape his bargain?

3. The narrator says that the timing for Tom's business is propitious. What kind of timing would this be?

4. Why does Tom's wife go into the swamp, looking for the devil?

5. What does the devil say is one way he currently entertains himself?

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