Mr. Hodge’s Homework

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Basic English Grammar pages 124 and 125

Enrichment/General English

“The Devil and Tom Walker” Quiz 25 pts. Name:

___________________________

1. ________Tom is frightened when he first sees the devil.
2. True. B. False.
3. ________The buried treasure that the Devil presided over was said to have come from:
4. Blackbeard. B. Kidd C. Jack Sparrow
5. ________Until the Devil got a hold of Tom’s wife, Tom Walker and his wife had a loving

marriage.

1. True B. False
2. ________On the day that Tom Walker meets the Devil, he kicks what?
3. the Edge of a treasure chest. B. A tree with his name on it.
4. A skull. D. A piece of apron that happened to be his wife’s.
5. ________ Before Tom makes a deal with the Devil, the Devil gives him his signature, which is

1. A burn in his hand. B. A burn on his forehead. C. A burned stick. D. A cloven skull.
2. ________When Tom Walker finds his wife’s checked apron tied to a tree, he discovers
3. Three fingers inside. B. A heart. C. A skull D. A liver E. B and D.
4. ________Tom feels grateful to the devil for ridding him of his wife.
5. True. B. False.
6. ________Tom Walker and the Devil agreed that Tom would deal in slave trading
7. True. B. False.
8. ________As Tom grew older he became scared about his fate in the afterlife and became

a notorious churchgoer.

1. True. B. False.
2. ________The fact that Tom would take a Bible with him wherever he went to stave off

the Devil, but then turn around and drive some usurious bargain is an example of irony.

1. True. B. False.
2. ________When the Trustees were to go through all of Tom Walker’s money and

property, they found:

1. All his bonds and mortgages were reduced to cinders.
2. In place of gold and silver, his iron chest was filled with chips and shavings.
3. Two skeletons lay in his stable instead of his half-starved horses.
4. All of the above.
5. None of the above.

Short Answer: Write in complete sentences

1. What was one of the nicknames for the devil?_____________________________________
2. What kinds of things did Tom start doing (hypocritically) when he realized maybe he Shouldn’t have done what he did?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. What is a usurer?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. What, in summary, happened to Tom Walker?

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Vocabulary: Write the correct letter on the line.

1. prevalent B. stagnant C. precarious D. impregnable E. melancholy F. obliterate
2. avarice H. resolute I. parsimony J. superfluous
3. The safe was nearly ________because it was hidden in the wall.
4. Because of his ________, the miser seldom replaced his worn-out clothes.
5. The miser regarded all non-food purchase as ___________.
6. Stories about money often focus on the sin of ___________.
7. It is a _______belief that money can’t buy happiness.
8. The heat made the pond __________.
9. The cemetery entrance was a ___________place.
10. The hiker was__________in his effort to walk ten miles each day.
11. He wanted to _________his unhappy memories.
12. Incomes based on risky investments are usually _____________

 

MS A English

Word Map of your own except for definition

1. Acquaintance – (noun) a person one knows slightly but not a close friend

• Example: The narrator picked up a hitchhiker who soon became more than just a passing acquaintance.

2. Baffled – (adjective) completely confused or puzzled

• Example: The narrator was baffled by the hitchhiker’s mysterious confidence.

3. Briskly – (adverb) quickly, energetically

• Example: The hitchhiker briskly climbed into the car, ready for the ride.

4. Deception – (noun) the act of misleading or tricking someone

• Example: The hitchhiker’s skill in pickpocketing was a form of deception.

5. Dignified – (adjective) showing a composed or serious manner

• Example: The policeman tried to appear dignified, but the hitchhiker outsmarted him.

6. Eccentric – (adjective) unusual or unconventional

• Example: The hitchhiker’s eccentric behavior made the narrator curious.

7. Indignation – (noun) anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair

• Example: The narrator felt a sense of indignation when the policeman treated him harshly.

8. Menacing – (adjective) threatening or suggesting danger

• Example: The policeman’s menacing tone made the narrator nervous.

9. Nonchalant – (adjective) appearing calm and unconcerned

• Example: The hitchhiker remained nonchalant, even when they were stopped by the police.

10. Peculiar – (adjective) strange or unusual

• Example: There was something peculiar about the hitchhiker’s confidence.

11. Prowess – (noun) skill or expertise in a particular activity

• Example: The hitchhiker had remarkable prowess in pickpocketing.

12. Reprimand – (verb/noun) to scold or rebuke; a formal expression of disapproval

• Example: The policeman gave the narrator a reprimand for speeding.

13. Shrewd – (adjective) clever, sharp-witted

• Example: The hitchhiker was shrewd in his ability to avoid trouble.

14. Unnerving – (adjective) making someone feel uneasy or nervous

• Example: The idea of getting a fine for speeding was unnerving to the narrator.

15. Wary – (adjective) cautious or careful

• Example: The narrator became wary of the hitchhiker’s unusual skills.

Ms B English

Vocabulary Word Map

Vocabulary List

1. Fakir – (noun) A Muslim or Hindu religious ascetic who is believed to have magical powers.
2. Talisman – (noun) An object believed to have magical powers, often bringing good luck.
3. Grimace – (noun/verb) A twisted expression on a person’s face, often showing pain, disgust, or wry amusement.
4. Credulity – (noun) A tendency to believe things too easily or quickly, often without proof.
5. Apathy – (noun) A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
6. Resignation – (noun) The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable.
7. Dubious – (adjective) Hesitant or doubtful; not to be relied upon.
8. Maligned – (verb) Spoken about in a harmful or negative way; slandered.
9. Oppressive – (adjective) Overwhelming or burdensome, often used to describe an atmosphere or rule.
10. Frivolous – (adjective) Not having any serious purpose or value; silly.

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