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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mr. McTeague first receives a notice from City Hall what does it say?
(a) He is not permitted to continue his practice.
(b) He will win an ethical business award.
(c) He and his wife must pay taxes on the lottery winnings.
(d) He cannot live and work in the same building.

2. How do Old Grannis and Miss Baker meet?
(a) They are forced to speak to each other.
(b) They meet through Trina.
(c) They both are patients of Mr. McTeague.
(d) They are introduced by Mr. McTeague.

3. What is Marcus's final announcement and decision at Frenna's, in dealing with his feelings about Mr. McTeague's engagement to Trina?
(a) That he is moving away.
(b) That he wants to marry Trina.
(c) That he no longer wants anything to do with Mr. McTeague.
(d) That he is starting his own dental practice at Parlours.

4. In Chapter 4, how does Mr. McTeague react when Marcus voices his concern over McTeague's silence during their long walk?
(a) Mr. McTeague speaks up when Marcus presses him about Trina.
(b) Mr. McTeague is silent when Marcus presses him about Trina.
(c) Mr. McTeague yells, "I love Trina!" when Marcus presses him about his finances.
(d) Mr. McTeague yells, "I hate San Francisco!" when Marcus asks about his flat.

5. In Chapter 3, how have Trina's actions changed toward Mr. McTeague?
(a) Trina has become worried and fearful.
(b) Trina has become reserved, distant, and even cold.
(c) Trina has become excitable and even jumpy.
(d) Trina has become happier and warmer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After the picnic at Schuetzen Park where do the Sieppes' decide Mr. McTeague will stay?

3. Where do the McTeagues move in Chapter 18?

4. Trina credits herself with what part of Mr. McTeague's social change?

5. Initially, how does Trina feel about Mr. McTeague?

(see the answer key)

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