Tom Walker and Captain Kidd's Fate

The story follows Captain Kidd, a notorious pirate, and the legend of his hidden treasure guarded by the devil. Tom Walker, a greedy man, encounters the devil and is offered the treasure in exchange for his soul. Despite his wife's disappearance, Tom agrees to the deal but refuses to engage in the slave trade. Instead, he becomes a moneylender, growing rich but ultimately meeting his demise when the devil comes to claim his soul. The story highlights themes of greed, moral corruption, and the consequences of making deals with evil forces.

Who was Captain Kidd?

• A famous pirate from the late 1600s

• A legendary king

• A renowned explorer

• A celebrated merchant

What happened to Captain Kidd in 1701?

• He retired peacefully

• He discovered a new land

• He became a governor

• He was executed

Where did people believe Captain Kidd buried his treasure?

• Near Boston

• In the Sahara Desert

• In the Caribbean

• In the Pacific Ocean

What was Tom Walker's main characteristic?

• He was a skilled musician

• He was extremely kind

• He was very greedy

• He was a famous explorer

Who did Tom Walker meet in the forest?

• The devil

• A famous pirate

• A wise old man

• A lost traveler

What did the devil offer Tom Walker?

• A new ship

• A map to a hidden city

• A magical sword

• Captain Kidd's treasure

What happened to Tom's wife when she tried to make a deal with the devil?

• She became wealthy

• She disappeared

• She was captured by pirates

• She found the treasure

What did Tom Walker eventually decide to do?

• Join the navy

• Become a farmer

• Travel to Europe

• Accept the devil's offer

What profession did Tom Walker take up after making a deal with the devil?

• Blacksmith

• Innkeeper

• Ship captain

• Moneylender

How did Tom Walker try to escape his fate?

• By hiding in the forest

• By building a fortress

• By becoming very religious

• By moving to another country