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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mr. McTeague feel about the "Other Dentist?"
(a) He befriends the "Other Dentist."
(b) He decides to partner with the "Other Dentist."
(c) He challenges the "Other Dentist."
(d) He envies the "Other Dentist."

3. What surprise do Marcus and Mr. McTeague run into while calling on Trina at the train station?
(a) They are surprised to run into Augustine.
(b) They run into the entire Sieppe family.
(c) They run into Zerkow and Maria.
(d) They are surprised to run into Old Grannis.

4. When and where does Mr. McTeague ask Trina to marry him for the second time in the novel?
(a) Via letter.
(b) On a walk together one Wednesday afternoon.
(c) During another picnic.
(d) By using Marcus as his spokesman.

5. What does Mr. McTeague do in his childhood?
(a) He leaves home to join the circus.
(b) He goes away with a traveling salesman to learn the trade.
(c) He goes away with a travelling dentist to learn the trade.
(d) He plays sports.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Mr. McTeague walks along in the procession to the picnic at Schuetzen Park?

2. How does Zerkow react to Maria's story?

3. After Mr. McTeague's date out with Trina, why does Mr. McTeague ask the Sieppes to stay at Parlours?

4. What does Mr. McTeague conclude about his relationship with Trina in Chapter 4?

5. As Mr. McTeague's feelings grow for Trina in Chapter 3, how does he react to Marcus?

(see the answer key)

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