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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After Mr. McTeague kisses Trina in Chapter 6, how does she react?
(a) Trina exclaims, "I hate you."
(b) Trina exclaims, "I do love you."
(c) Tina exclaims, "I love Marcus."
(d) Trina exclaims, "I am going home."

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

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 historical perspecitive of older people.
(c) A release from the ugliness of the rest of the novel.
(d) A silly, maudlin view of life in that era.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why is Old Grannis sad about his actions in chapter 17?

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

5. How does Old Grannis react to Miss Baker's offer of tea?

(see the answer key)

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