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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Marcus and Mr. McTeague stay while the Sieppes are in town?
(a) At the Presidio.
(b) At a local inn.
(c) In the dog hospital.
(d) At Parlours.

2. How does Mr. McTeague's and Trina's evening with the Sieppes at the theater progress?
(a) The group never meets because of Augustine's childish behavior.
(b) The group splits up, half go to the theater and half go to dinner.
(c) The group spends a miserable evening at the theater.
(d) The group spends an enjoyable evening at the theater.

3. How does Mr. McTeague feel about the evening out with Trina and her family?
(a) He wants so badly to please Mrs. Sieppe.
(b) He dislikes her family.
(c) He wants so badly to fit in with the family.
(d) He knows he fits in with the family.

4. How does Miss Baker and Old Grannis having tea change their relationship?
(a) The two sit together, for the first time, with no wall between them.
(b) The two move around the room restlessly.
(c) Miss Baker is comfortable, but Old Grannis is uncomfortable.
(d) The two immediately separate and go back to their flats.

5. What happens during the picnic as Mr. McTeague makes a show of his physical strength?
(a) He ends up breaking his own arm.
(b) He ends up breaking his own leg.
(c) He ends up breaking Marcus's arm.
(d) He ends up breaking Marcus's leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 17, Old Grannis is sad about something he's done. What is it?

2. What prompts this sudden thrust of courage from Miss Baker to offer Old Grannis tea?

3. What news do Mr. McTeague, Trina, and their guests receive upon return from the evening out at the theater?

4. In Chapter 6, how does Trina react once her mother asks her if she loves Mr. McTeague?

5. What does Marcus suggest that Mr. McTeague do with his courtship with Trina?

(see the answer key)

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