From "The Devil and Tom Walker"/Comprehension Check

The shortcut that Tom takes while going homeward leads him to

• An old cabin where he is awaited by the Devil.

• The Oak tree under which Kidd the Pirate's treasure is buried.

• An old Indian fort.

• Crowninshield's grounds.

As Tom kicks the skull he came across with, he becomes aware of the presence of

• a. A great black man, who was neither Negro nor Indian.

• b. Deacon Peabody.

• c. The devil himself

• Both "a" and "c" are correct.

Which of the adjectives below best describe Tom's attitude while being with the devil?

• Threatened and horrified.

• Undaunted and inquisitive.

• Indifferent yet alert.

• Skeptical and sarcastic.

What has been carved on the bark of the trees that the devil has Tom look at?

• The name of eminent yet "rotten" men from the colony.

• Tom's wife's name.

• Directions leading to Kidd the Pirate's treasure.

• Tom's name.

The devil offers to place large sums of money within Tom's reach in exchange of

• his wife's life.

• his soul.

• certain conditions, which Tom never disclosed.

• neither is correct.

Being as greedy as devil, Tom's accepts the devil's bargain right away.

• True

• False

• No information

How does the devil make sure Tom knows what he has told him is true?

• The devil tells Tom the various names which he goes by.

• The devil tells Tom where to find Kidd the Pirate's treasure.

• The devil agrees to take Tom's wife's life as a favor.

• The devil leaves the black print of a finger burnt on Tom's forehead.

Tom and his wife are unhappy because they

• work too much

• fight about money

• have no children

• live in the woods

What convinces Tom that what the devil has told him in the swamp is true?

• the disappearance of Tom’s wife

• the discovery of Kidd’s treasure

• Absalom Crowninshield’s death

• Tom’s growing business

What does the devil do to Tom at the end of the story?

• hides Tom’s wealth in the woods

• encourages Tom’s faith in God

• meets Tom at the church

• carries Tom away on a horse