Question

Recall what character traits do Tom Walker and his wife share?

Recall what bargain does Tom make with the stranger in the forest?

Summarize how does Tom try to avoid fulfilling his end of the bargain?

After Reading

A. Tom and his wife are greedy and miserly; Tom makes a deal with the Devil for wealth; Tom tries to outsmart the Devil by making tricky deals.

B. Tom and his wife are generous and kind; Tom makes a deal with a helpful stranger for financial advice; Tom fulfills his bargain without any issues.

C. Tom and his wife are adventurous and daring; Tom makes a deal with a forest spirit for magical powers; Tom escapes fulfilling his end of the bargain by using his powers.

D. Tom and his wife are cautious and wise; Tom makes a deal with a mysterious figure for knowledge; Tom avoids fulfilling his end of the bargain by seeking legal help.

Answer 1

Tom Walker and his wife are characterized by their greed and miserliness, Tom makes a deal with the Devil for wealth, and attempts to escape the deal through usury and false piety.

Step-by-step explanation:

The character traits that Tom Walker and his wife share are greed and miserliness. The bargain Tom makes is with the Devil, whom he meets in the forest, and he agrees to a deal for wealth in exchange for his soul. To avoid fulfilling his end of the bargain, Tom tries to outsmart the Devil by engaging in usury and becoming a devout churchgoer, hoping that these actions will protect him from the Devil's claim.