The Devil and Tom Walker

1.

Multiple Choice

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Tom's decision to take a shortcut through the woods shows his

greed and selfishness

hopelessness

bravery, yet foolishness

unhealthy relationship

2.

Multiple Choice

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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

1 min

1 pt

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 Select

45 sec

1 pt

"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

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1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

"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 possessions

He isn't worried about his wife or his possessions, just his deal with "Old Scratch".

None of these

7.

Multiple Choice

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Which of the following descriptions of Tom is an oxymoron (contradiction)?

thriftless tradesman

meager and miserly

tall termagant

violent churchgoer

8.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What 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..."

Adventurous

Frightening

Hopeful

Angry

9.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Who 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 women

satire of hypocritical churchgoers

satire of politicians

satire of Puritan religion

10.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What 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 Choice

1 min

1 pt

What 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 wife

That Tom looks sad when he and his wife fight

That Tom's face is physically abused by his wife

12.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Why 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 life

The devil thinks that Tom is as awful and greedy as he is

Tom makes the devil change his heart to be good

13.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

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 Choice

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Based on Tom's behavior in "The Devil and Tom Walker," which of these groups did Irving likely support?

Salem witches

slave-traders

abolitionists

moneylenders

17.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

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

18.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

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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