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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) Trina has won five thousand dollars!
(b) The train right after Trina's crashed and all perished!
(c) Mr. McTeague's aunt has died and left him five thousand dollars!
(d) The Sieppe's house is on fire!

2. How do the Sieppes react to Mr. McTeague's offer to stay in town?
(a) They are angry with Mr. McTeague.
(b) They are frightened to stay in the city.
(c) They are happy to stay.
(d) They do not agree to Mr. McTeague's offer.

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

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

5. Where does Marcus suggest Mr. McTeague take Trina to make the best impression on Trina's family?
(a) To Parlours.
(b) To the Cliff House.
(c) To the theater.
(d) To the coffee-joint.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 17, Old Grannis is sad about something he's done. What is it?

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

3. What does old Grannis accidentally do in Chapter 11?

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

5. After Mr. McTeague kisses Trina in Chapter 6, how does she react?

(see the answer key)

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