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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Marcus suggest that Mr. McTeague do with his courtship with Trina?
(a) Slow their courtship.
(b) Halt their courtship.
(c) Court Augustine to make Trina jealous.
(d) Take their courtship to the next level.

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

4. Why is Old Grannis sad about his actions in chapter 17?
(a) He regrets his decision to move.
(b) He will never being able to talk with Miss Baker again.
(c) He regrets never being able to listen to his phonograph.
(d) He put a price on something he loves.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Miss Baker and Old Grannis having tea change their relationship?

5. After Mr. McTeague kisses Trina in Chapter 6, how does she react?

(see the answer key)

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