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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do the Sieppes react to Mr. McTeague's offer to stay in town?
(a) They are happy to stay.
(b) They do not agree to Mr. McTeague's offer.
(c) They are angry with Mr. McTeague.
(d) They are frightened to stay in the city.

3. In Chapter 6, how does Trina react once her mother asks her if she loves Mr. McTeague?
(a) Trina screams, "no, I love Marcus."
(b) Trina is unable to answer.
(c) Trina says she is in love with a mystery man.
(d) Trina screams, "yes, I do love him."

4. What does the story of Old Grannis and Miss Baker relationship offer in the book?
(a) A stark contrast between the sexes.
(b) A historical perspecitive of older people.
(c) A release from the ugliness of the rest of the novel.
(d) A silly, maudlin view of life in that era.

5. Who does Trina suggest should pay for the picnic she suggests in Chapter 11?
(a) Mr. McTeague pay for the entire picnic.
(b) She pay for the entire picnic.
(c) Mr. McTeague shoudl pay for his half and she will pay for the rest of the guests.
(d) Mr. McTeague should pay for his half and each guest should pay their own way.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mr. McTeague and Trina's date at the theater, who meets the Sieppes at Parlours?

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

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

4. Who delivers the news to Trina about Maria and Zerkow's impending marriage?

5. What happens during the picnic as Mr. McTeague makes a show of his physical strength?

(see the answer key)

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