View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What prompts this sudden thrust of courage from Miss Baker to offer Old Grannis tea?
(a) She is compelled by the news about Maria.
(b) She does not know.
(c) She hears of Mr. McTeague's actions toward his wife.
(d) She is convinced that Old Grannis has information that she needs.

3. After Mr. McTeague and Trina's date at the theater, who meets the Sieppes at Parlours?
(a) Maria, Old Grannis, Marcus, and Miss Baker.
(b) Zerkow and Frenna.
(c) Frenna, the "Other Dentist," and Augustine.
(d) Zerkow, the "Other Dentist," and Augustine.

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 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Trina intend to handle her feelings toward Mr. McTeague, after his second marriage proposal?

2. Where do Marcus and Mr. McTeague stay while the Sieppes are in town?

3. What news do Mr. McTeague, Trina, and their guests receive upon return from the evening out at the theater?

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

5. How does Mr. McTeague's and Trina's evening with the Sieppes at the theater progress?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 442 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample