The Devil and Tom Walker

Who wrote the short story "The Devil and Tom Walker?"

• Edgar Allan Poe
• Washington Irving
• Charlotte Bronte

Why are Tom and his wife so unhappy?

• They are greedy and argue about money
• They are greedy and have no children
• They work too much and are tired

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What does Tom do once he starts getting older? Why?

• He goes to church because he wants to get away from the devil
• He goes to church because really feels bad for doing such bad things
• He buys a new house because he wants the devil to come live with him
• He buys a new house because he wants to get away from the devil

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In the story, Tom and his wife are described as "miserly". What does this most likely mean?

• Intelligent
• Lovely
• Greedy
• Poor

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What does this quote about Tom and his wife mean?
"...his face sometimes showed signs that their conflicts were not confined to words."

• That Tom likes to fight with his wife
• That Tom looks sad when he and his wife fight
• That Tom's face is physically abused by his wife

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What happens at the end of the story?

• Tom escapes the devil and goes to live in the woods
• Tom is taken away by the devil
• Tom finds his wife and they live happily ever after
• Tom loses all his money and becomes homeless

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What is MOOD in literature?

• How a person is feeling about life
• The feeling or vibe a reader gets from reading certain words
• The author's voice

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What is the Legend of Faust in the beginning of the story?

• That the woods are haunted by Kidd the Pirate because he is searching for his treasure
• That Kidd the Pirate lives in the woods and holds the devil hostage
• That Kidd the Pirate left buried treasure in the woods and the devil now guards it

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What is IMAGERY?

• Words that create an image by appealing to sight, sound, taste, or smell.
• Words that make you believe in something
• The author's tone
• The author's purpose

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What type of animal is with the devil at the end of the story?

• A black horse
• A black cat
• A raven
• A crow

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