The Devil and Tom Walker

Which theme is NOT reflected in "The Devil and Tom Walker"?

• greed

• friendship

• materialism

• corruption

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How is Tom's relationship with his wife?

• They are known for their happy marriage.

• They often argue and hide wealth from each other.

• Each has attempted to kill the other multiple times.

• They never speak to each other.

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What is the root of all Tom’s problems in the story?

• greed

• curiosity

• his wife

• enthusiasm

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Tom begins praying and reading the Bible because he

• feels bad about cheating people.

• finds good friends who love him.

• thinks God can give him more money.

• wants to escape the devil.

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What major social influence of this time period was criticized in the story?

• freedom of religion.

• westward expansion.

• striving for wealth.

• civil rights for Native Americans.

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How does Tom's wife react to hearing about the devil's bargain?

• She reveals she was Old Scratch all along.

• She tells him to be careful, it is dangerous.

• She goes off to accept it herself.

• She faints dead away.

How does the writer show that Tom’s wife is meant to represent many women rather than one?

• Her character has no name.

• She is a Puritan.

• She is a strong woman.

• Her character is fearless.

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What is the significance of the trees marked with the names of great men of the colony?

• The towns people carved great men’s names on trees.

• Landowners carved their names on trees on their property.

• Men carved their own names on the trees for fame.

• The Devil carved names of men who made a deal into trees.

Why does Tom's wife go into the forest with her best silver?

• She hopes to sell it and leave Tom.

• She is taking a gift to a relative.

• She wants to deal with the devil.

• She plans to trade it for food.

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What most likely happens to Tom at the end of “The Devil and Tom Walker”?

• He runs away from angry people he loaned money.

• The Devil kidnaps him to get his horses and money back.

• The Devil ends his life and takes his soul.

• He takes his riches and retires in another town.

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