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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens during the picnic as Mr. McTeague makes a show of his physical strength?
(a) He ends up breaking his own arm.
(b) He ends up breaking Marcus's arm.
(c) He ends up breaking his own leg.
(d) He ends up breaking Marcus's leg.

2. How does Miss Baker and Old Grannis having tea change their relationship?
(a) The two move around the room restlessly.
(b) The two sit together, for the first time, with no wall between them.
(c) The two immediately separate and go back to their flats.
(d) Miss Baker is comfortable, but Old Grannis is uncomfortable.

3. How does Mr. McTeague's and Trina's evening with the Sieppes at the theater progress?
(a) The group splits up, half go to the theater and half go to dinner.
(b) The group spends a miserable evening at the theater.
(c) The group never meets because of Augustine's childish behavior.
(d) The group spends an enjoyable evening at the theater.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Marcus suggest Mr. McTeague take Trina to make the best impression on Trina's family?

2. Who does Trina suggest should pay for the picnic she suggests in Chapter 11?

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

4. How does Mr. McTeague feel about the evening out with Trina and her family?

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

(see the answer key)

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