2. Part of the story is set in a morass. What kind of location is this?
(a) An overgrown field.
(b) A flat area where a river enters the sea.
(c) A mountaintop.
(d) A muddy or boggy area.

3. What word does the narrator use twice to describe the situation of Tom's clients?
(a) Desperate.
(b) Fortunate.
(c) Unexpected.
(d) Dubious.

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

5. Why is Tom's business immediately successful?
(a) There is a rush to buy land in the West.
(b) There has been a recent financial crisis.
(c) There has been a series of large fires and people need to rebuild.
(d) There has been a recent wave of immigration.

6. When the narrator refers to Tom's parsimony, what characteristic is being discussed?
(a) Hypocrisy.
(b) Evil.
(c) Trickery.
(d) Cheapness.

7. Why does Tom's wife go into the swamp, looking for the devil?
(a) She wants to tell the devil to stay away from her husband.
(b) She does not believe Tom and wants to see for herself.
(c) She wants to argue for more money.
(d) She wants to strike the bargain with him herself.

8. What is one unusual physical feature of the devil?
(a) He has red eyes.
(b) His voice is like a snake's hiss.
(c) He smells of sulfur.
(d) He has horns.

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

10. What does Tom find in the mud of the swamp?
(a) A piece of gold.
(b) A human skull.
(c) A serpent.
(d) The remains of a sacrifice to the devil.

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

12. Which of the following does the devil say is the name he goes by in their area?
(a) Lucifer.
(b) The Black Woodsman.
(c) Beelzebub.
(d) The Blacksmith.

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

14. What does Tom begin keeping on the desk in his office?
(a) A cross.
(b) A gun.
(c) A Bible.
(d) A rabbit's foot.

15. What tone does the narrator adopt when saying that Tom is a friend to his clients?
(a) Sorrowful.
(b) Nostalgic.
(c) Sarcastic.
(d) Condescending.