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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what does Marcus being upset over Trina's winnings reveal?
(a) Trina has been less of a possession than a person.
(b) Trina has been less of a character than a real person.
(c) Trina has been more of a possession than a person.
(d) Trina has been more of character than a real person.

2. What does Marcus think is behind Mr. McTeague's silence during their long walk?
(a) Marcus concludes that there must be a lady to blame.
(b) Marcus believes Mr. McTeague is plotting his death.
(c) Marcus thinks Mr. McTeague is ill.
(d) Marcus wonders if Mr. McTeague is losing his mind.

3. How have Trina's feelings changed for Mr. McTeague since the beginning of their marriage during the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) She has learned to love him.
(b) She has grown to despise him.
(c) She has learned to ignore him.
(d) She no longer loves Mr. McTeague.

4. How does Marcus handle Mr. McTeague's news as they walk in Chapter 4?
(a) Marcus is furious upon hearing Mr. McTeague's confession, but gives Trina to McTeague anyway.
(b) He handles the news fairly well and resolves to give Trina to McTeague.
(c) Marcus blows up upon hearing Mr. McTeague's confession and resolves to get revenge.
(d) Marcus handles Mr. McTeague's confession fairly well and resolves to propose to Augustine the next day.

5. Where do the Sieppe family say they will all go?
(a) Shopping.
(b) On a picnic.
(c) Back home.
(d) To the local fair.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way does Maria supplement her income?

2. What is the doctor's suggestion for saving Mrs. McTeague's life?

3. What stories does Maria tell to feed Zerkow's greed in the novel?

4. How long after Trina's picnic are Maria and Zerkow married?

5. Why is Old Grannis sad about his actions in chapter 17?

(see the answer key)

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