View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phrase best describes Maria's personality?
(a) Preoccupied with appearances.
(b) Preoccupied with gambling.
(c) Shy.
(d) Selfless.

2. How does Maria spend her money?
(a) On her gambling debts.
(b) On cleaning supplies.
(c) On seeds for her vegetable garden.
(d) On fancy clothes.

3. How does Mr. McTeague's relationship with his wife change in chapter 16 after he expresses his feelings about their money?
(a) He becomes more and more emotionally distant.
(b) He becomes less and less abusive.
(c) He becomes more and more loving.
(d) He becomes more and more abusive.

4. What do the Sieppes ask Mr. McTeague and Marcus to do after the picnic at Schuetzen Park?
(a) Stay the night at a local inn.
(b) Stay the night at the Sieppes' home.
(c) Lend the family money.
(d) Leave right after the picnic.

5. What are Trina's feelings about Mr. McTeague's notice from City Hall?
(a) Trina is furious with Zerkow and his efforts to derail the McTeague's business.
(b) Trina is thrilled that her husband is being commended for his work.
(c) Trina is afraid of what may become of herself and her husband if McTeague stops practicing.
(d) Trina is afraid of the mob and their ties to Marcus's gambling debts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mishap happens as Mr. McTeague follows Mrs. McTeague's instructions regarding his job?

2. To whom does Maria deliver the special news about Trina in Chapter 7?

3. What is the amount of Trina's winnings?

4. What does Zerkow reveal about himself as the novel progresses?

5. Upon the second notice from City Hall, what does Trina suggest that Mr. McTeague do rather than dip into her lottery winnings?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 328 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample