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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What news do Mr. McTeague, Trina, and their guests receive upon return from the evening out at the theater?
(a) The Sieppe's house is on fire!
(b) The train right after Trina's crashed and all perished!
(c) Trina has won five thousand dollars!
(d) Mr. McTeague's aunt has died and left him five thousand dollars!

2. What does old Grannis accidentally do in Chapter 11?
(a) He mistakenly takes Miss Baker's mail.
(b) He accidentally knocks Miss Baker's grocery basket down the stairs.
(c) He mistakenly hurts Miss Baker's cat.
(d) He accidentally knocks Miss Baker down the stairs.

3. After Mr. McTeague's date out with Trina, why does Mr. McTeague ask the Sieppes to stay at Parlours?
(a) To keep Trina with him as long as possible.
(b) To avoid Mr. Sieppe's anger.
(c) To avoid having to leave the theater early to catch the last ferry back.
(d) To get to know the Sieppes better.

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

5. 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, the "Other Dentist," and Augustine.
(c) Frenna, the "Other Dentist," and Augustine.
(d) Zerkow and Frenna.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the story of Old Grannis and Miss Baker relationship offer in the book?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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