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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 silly, maudlin view of life in that era.
(d) A release from the ugliness of the rest of the novel.

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

3. In Chapter 6, how does Trina react once her mother asks her if she loves Mr. McTeague?
(a) Trina screams, "yes, I do love him."
(b) Trina screams, "no, I love Marcus."
(c) Trina is unable to answer.
(d) Trina says she is in love with a mystery man.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. After Mr. McTeague's date out with Trina, why does Mr. McTeague ask the Sieppes to stay at Parlours?

4. What happens during the picnic as Mr. McTeague makes a show of his physical strength?

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

(see the answer key)

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