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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. McTeague say about the champagne during his wedding?
(a) It is the best beer he ever drank.
(b) He would rather drink beer.
(c) It is his favorite label.
(d) The champagne is bad.

2. How does Mr. McTeague feel about the evening out with Trina and her family?
(a) He wants so badly to please Mrs. Sieppe.
(b) He wants so badly to fit in with the family.
(c) He knows he fits in with the family.
(d) He dislikes her family.

3. What does the story of Old Grannis and Miss Baker relationship offer in the book?
(a) A historical perspecitive of older people.
(b) A stark contrast between the sexes.
(c) A release from the ugliness of the rest of the novel.
(d) A silly, maudlin view of life in that era.

4. How does Trina wish to spend her windfall?
(a) On a diamond ring.
(b) Invest the money wisely.
(c) On a house.
(d) On sign shaped like a big gold tooth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 14, what does the second City Hall notice say the McTeagues must do?

2. What phrase best describes Maria's personality?

3. What does Mr. McTeague do in his childhood?

4. What unexpected guest makes a toast at Trina and Mr. McTeague's wedding?

5. After Maria sells her wares in Chapter 3, what does she recount a story about?

(see the answer key)

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