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5. in "the devil and tom walker," the author weaves historical facts into the story to supply historical context to his narrative. which
of the following quotes from the story does not represent a historical fact?
a about the year 1727 just at the time that earthquakes were prevalent in new england,
and shook many tall sinners down upon their knees, there lived near this place a
meager, miserly fellow of the name of tom walker
b. everybody remembers the time of governor belcher, when money was particularly
scarce. it was a time of paper credit. the country had been deluged with government
bills
c. tom now grew uneasy for her safety, especially as he found she had carried off in her
apron the silver teapot and spoons and every portable article of value
d he even talked of the expediency of reviving the persecution of quakers and
anabaptists
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