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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. Who is William Kidd?
(a) A neighbor of Tom Walker's.
(b) A sailor accused of being a pirate.
(c) The governor of Massachusetts.
(d) A prominent citizen of Tom Walker's town.

2. 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 is physically abusive toward his wife.
(c) Tom's wife often disappears into the forest overnight.
(d) Tom's wife hides resources from him and keeps them for herself.

3. How does Tom seal his bargain with the devil?
(a) With a handshake.
(b) By cutting his thumb with the devil's knife.
(c) With a burnt offering.
(d) By signing a document.

4. Why does it take Tom a long time to get through the swamp?
(a) The devil is slowing him down.
(b) He is searching for the treasure.
(c) He is avoiding going home to his wife.
(d) He has to be very careful walking.

5. What does the narrator say his third attempt to evade the devil shows about Tom?
(a) He has lost his mind.
(b) He is extremely naive.
(c) He is a very persistent man.
(d) He is unusually clever.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom see near the apron, keeping watch over it?

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

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

4. What does Tom find in the mud of the swamp?

5. On what land feature did the old Native stronghold stand?

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