McTeague: A Story of San Francisco | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1

1. What does Mr. McTeague do in his childhood?

He goes away with a travelling dentist to learn the trade.

2. What is Mr. McTeague's occupation at the beginning of the book?

A dentist

3. Where and when does Mr. McTeague enjoy his Sunday dinner?

At 2 p.m. in the coffee-joint frequented by the car conductors.

4. Where does Marcus visit Mr. McTeague at the beginning of the novel?

Mr. McTeague's office.

5. What does Mr. McTeague enjoy during his Sunday ritual?

A drink and the music of his concertina.

6. What happens to Mr. McTeague's mother during his dentistry training?

She dies and leaves him a good sum of money.

7. Where is Mr. McTeague's office located?

Polk Street.

8. What kind of music does Mr. McTeague enjoy and what memory does the music unearth?

The concertina music reminds Mr. McTeague of when he...
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