The Devil and Tom Walker Quizzes

The Devil and Tom Walker Quiz 1

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1 In what year did Washington Irving publish "The Devil and Tom Walker?"

1945

1801

1727

1824
2 In what collection of short stories was "The Devil and Tom Walker" published?

Bracebridge Hall

Tales of a Traveller

The Sketch Book

Salmagundi
3 "The Devil and Tom Walker" uses the same concept as the famous German legend of...

Fritz

Frost

Franz

Faust
4 Around what year does "The Devil and Tom Walker" take place?

1917

1824

1653

1727
5 In what U.S. state does this story take place?

Massachusetts

Maryland

New York

Virginia
6 Which famous pirate's buried treasure features in "The Devil and Tom Walker"?

Bluebeard

Jack Sparrow

Blackbeard

Kidd
7 Who took Kidd the Pirate's treasure under his protection?

the devil himself

Tom Walker

a fallen angel

Deacon Peabody
8 Why did Kidd never return for his treasure?

Old Scratch arranged his premature death.

He was sent back to England to be hanged for a pirate.

Another pirate, Blackbeard, came and stole it instead.

His ship capsized during a sailing and he drowned.
9 Near what bay is Tom Walker's house located?

Charles Bay

Williams Bay

Cod Bay

Hudson Bay
10 Which word best describes Tom Walker?

nervous

quiet

compassionate

miserly
11 How is Tom's relationship with his wife?

Each has attempted to kill the other on multiple occasions.

They often argue and attempt to hide hoards of wealth from each other.

They never speak to each other.

They are known throughout town for their happy marriage.
12 Author Washington Irving describes the trees surrounding the Walker residence using which phrase?

"pillars of despair"

"emblems of sterility"

"tokens of new life"

"beacons of growth"
13 How are the Walker's horses described?

They have rippling, strong muscles from all the work they do.

They often hang their heads and sulk.

They are miserable and emaciated, with visible ribs.

They are well fed and plump.
14 What does Tom stumble upon while on his walk home?

a house made out of tree branches

an old Indian fort

a trap covered with leaves

a body lying on the ground
15 At this place, what does Tom find?

a sack full of treasure

a bow and arrows

a rotting carcass

a cloven skull
16 What happens when Tom kicks this object?

It flies into the bay.

A voice tells him to leave it alone.

It explodes.

It disappears.
17 What do the tales call the man Tom encounters?

Old Scurvy

Old Scratch

Old Sal

Captain Kidd
18 What does he look like?

dark-skinned, dark hair, covered in soot

pale skin, blond hair, and lots of muscles

horribly disfigured, with what looks like burns all over his body

skinny and underfed, with a hollow look in his eyes
19 Which two names does Tom Walker see scored into nearby trees?

Deacon Crowninshield and Mr. Peabody

His own and his wife's

Old Scratch and Lucifer

Deacon Peabody and Crowninshield
20 Who is Old Scratch really?

the devil incarnate

a demon hired by the devil

Kidd the Pirate's spirit

Tom Walker's wife in disguise
21 What two titles is Old Scratch also known by in other lands?

wealthy patron, fierce hunter

fire-tender, wanderer

lost soul, black demon

wild huntsman, black miner
22 Who does Old Scratch say he represents?

those who believe in life after death

those who were wrongfully persecuted by white men

all Puritans

those who are greedy and dishonest
23 What does Old Scratch promise Tom?

ownership of the Indian fort

endless knowledge

Kidd the Pirate's treasure

an eternity in heaven
24 How does Tom react?

He says he does not need any more money.

He is hesitant, and does not accept immediately.

He is enticed and immediately accepts.

He is angry and accuses Old Scratch of misleading him.
25 What does Old Scratch do to promise Tom the pact is legitimate?

He sears his name into Tom's flesh.

He leaves a blackened fingerprint on his forehead.

He gives Tom a precious token of his.

He signs a page of a book in his blood.

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