The Devil and Tom Walker

What kind of story is “The Devil and Tom Walker”?

• A satire

• A creation myth

• A haiku

• An epic

Why does Tom think the figure in the forest is the devil?

• He has red eyes

• He has a tail

• He has a magical pitchfork.

• He has no head

What is a symbol of hypocrisy and hidden evil from the text?

• Tom's agreement with the devil

• The flourishing trees that are rotten to the core

• The Walker's valuables

• Parts of Mrs. Walker wrapped in the apron

Why does Tom begin reading the Bible and praying to God?

• He feels bad about what he has done
• He finds people who care about him
• He thinks God can give him more money that the Devil can
• He wants to escape the devil

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What is the main reason Tom agrees to the devils terms?

• To hurt his wife
• To give thanks for his wife's disappearance
• His greed and moral corruption 
• Because he wants to do good in the world

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What is the main lesson of the story?

• money = happiness
• Marriage is sacred
• Greed leads to misery
• Prayer makes everything ok

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Where does "The Devil and Tom Walker" take place?

• In Salem, Massachusetts

• Near Boston, Massachusetts

• On Roanoke Island

• In Rural Maine

Whose treasure does "Old Scratch" guard?

• Captain Cook
• Kidd the Pirate
• Blackbeard
• Captain Jack Sparrow

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What flaw do Tom and his wife share?

• They are thieves

• They are selfish

• They are brutally abusive

• They are lazy

Why does Tom end up in the swamp?

• He is taking a shortcut.
• He is looking for his wife.
• He is searching for treasure
• He wants to meet the "Black Man"

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