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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 14, what does the second City Hall notice say the McTeagues must do?
(a) Pay the taxes owed.
(b) Take down his gold tooth sign.
(c) Discontinue his dental practice.
(d) Move to a larger and separate unit.

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

3. After Mr. McTeague leaves Trina for good, In what location does he find a job?
(a) In the "Other Dentist's" office.
(b) An oil field.
(c) The Big Dipper Mine.
(d) A dental machinery plant.

4. How does Mr. McTeague express his feelings for Trina immediately after her dental procedure?
(a) He kisses her fully on the mouth.
(b) He pats her on the arm.
(c) He gives her flowers.
(d) He does not charge her for the procedure.

5. How do Old Grannis and Miss Baker meet?
(a) They meet through Trina.
(b) They both are patients of Mr. McTeague.
(c) They are introduced by Mr. McTeague.
(d) They are forced to speak to each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. McTeague do while he is in Trina's room after the picnic at Schuetzen Park?

2. What happens at Frenna's during Marcus' announcement?

3. In Chapter 8, what do Mr. McTeague and Trina end up doing with the windfall?

4. What is the amount of Trina's winnings?

5. In Chapter 21, what is Mr. McTeague's state of mind?

(see the answer key)

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