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- 1. Multiple Choice
Tom's decision to take a shortcut through the woods shows his
greed and selfishness
hopelessness
bravery, yet foolishness
unhealthy relationship
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is a symbol of hypocrisy and hidden evil?
Tom's agreement with the devil.
The flourishing trees that are rotten to the core.
The Walkers' valuables.
The organs of Mrs. Walker wrapped in the apron.
- 3. Multiple Choice
What mistake did Tom Walker make after trying to change his ways?
leaving his little bible in his coat and big bible on the desk
he buried his horse upside down
he was not genuinely sorry for his sin
none of the answers
- 4. Multiple Choice
"The Devil and Tom Walker" is an example of what type of conflict?
man versus man (his wife)
man versus men (society)
man versus the supernatural (the devil)
man versus himself
- 5. Multiple Choice
The "one condition which need not be mentioned, that Tom agrees to in his deal with the Devil, is most likely ___________.
Bargaining with one's soul
Agreeing to perform certain unsavory tasks
Allowing oneself to act as a usury
None of these
- 6. Multiple Choice"Tom consoled himself for the loss of his property with the loss of his wife," indicates that _________________.He misses his wife event though they fought.He is grateful that his wife is gone even though he lost his possessionsHe isn't worried about his wife or his possessions, just his deal with "Old Scratch".None of these
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following descriptions of Tom is an oxymoron (contradiction)?thriftless tradesmanmeager and miserlytall termagantviolent churchgoer
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat MOOD word best describes this quote from the story?
"...there were also dark and stagnant pools, the abodes of the tadpole, the bullfrog, and the water snake, and where trunks of pines and hemlocks lay half drowned, half rotting, looking like alligators, sleeping in the mire..."AdventurousFrighteningHopefulAngry - 9. Multiple ChoiceWho is Irving creating a satire of in the following passage? "He became, therefore, a violent churchgoer. He prayed loudly and strenuously ... one might always tell when he had sinned most during the week, by the clamor of his Sunday devotion."satire of womensatire of hypocritical churchgoerssatire of politicianssatire of Puritan religion
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the Devil imply when described Deacon Peabody as "Waxed Wealthy by driving shrewd bargains with the Indians" and Crowninshield as a man who "made a vulgar display of wealth by buccaneering?"The men gain their wealth through honest business practices.Both men inherited vast wealth from their families.Both men made their through dishonest business practices or manipulation.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat 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 wifeThat Tom looks sad when he and his wife fightThat Tom's face is physically abused by his wife - 12. Multiple ChoiceWhy does the devil start "developing a kindness" (liking) Tom when he meets him in the woods?The devil feels sorry for Tom because of his home lifeThe devil thinks that Tom is as awful and greedy as he isTom makes the devil change his heart to be good
- 13. Multiple Choice
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.
- 14. Multiple Choice
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.
- 15. Multiple Choice
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.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceBased on Tom's behavior in "The Devil and Tom Walker," which of these groups did Irving likely support?Salem witchesslave-tradersabolitionistsmoneylenders
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main reason Tom agrees to the devils terms?To hurt his wifeTo give thanks for his wife's disappearanceHis greed and moral corruptionBecause he wants to do good in the world
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main lesson of the story?money = happinessMarriage is sacredGreed leads to miseryPrayer makes everything ok
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