Help The Devil and Tom Walker: 1. Describe Tom’s reaction to the events that occur because of his wife’s decision with evidence from the text.

2. When Tom seeks out the devil, what would we expect the devil’s actions to be and how are they different?

3. What evidence from the text shows that Tom isn’t really sincere in the changes he makes near the end of his life?

4. Describe Tom’s encounter with the Devil with evidence from the text.

Lines 47–56: determine the central idea of these lines

Read the passage, then use the explanation to infer the meaning of the word predominant. the novel was so popular that it was eventually added to a list of books that every ninth grader had to read. it became the predominant work of literature. what is the most likely definition of the word predominant?

In act v of a midsummer night's dream, quince presents the prologue for “pyramus and thisbe.” when he finishes, hippolyta comments: indeed he hath played on his prologue like a child on a recorder—a sound, but not in government. which tone does the simile “played on his prologue like a child on a recorder” create? it creates a sad, wistful tone by comparing quince’s performance to a beautiful tune. it creates a surprised tone by comparing quince’s performance to an eloquent speech by a government official. it creates a relaxed tone by comparing quince’s performance to lovely recorder music. it creates a humorous tone by comparing quince’s performance to a child playing an instrument badly.