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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the immediate course of action taken by the McTeagues after receipt of the second notice from City Hall?
(a) They move to Nevada.
(b) They move into a one-room unit in the flat.
(c) They hire someone to protect them.
(d) They immediately pay the taxes owed.

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

3. What is an unfortunate side-effect of Maria's short-lived dementia?
(a) She has no recollection of the story she has recounted dozens of times.
(b) She must be hospitalized.
(c) She goes insane.
(d) She cannot remember the baby's name.

4. In Chapter 2, what does Marcus do while he and Trina wait for her appointment with Mr. McTeague?
(a) He flirts with Maria.
(b) He asks Maria a question.
(c) He teases Maria.
(d) He yells at Maria.

5. 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 says she is in love with a mystery man.
(d) Trina is unable to answer.

Short Answer Questions

1. While they are having a drink together in Chapter 8, what does Marcus ask Mr. McTeague for?

2. What does Marcus think is behind Mr. McTeague's silence during their long walk?

3. Who does Trina suggest should pay for the picnic she suggests in Chapter 11?

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

5. What is Mr. McTeague doing when the novel begins?

(see the answer key)

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