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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 15, McTeague is fortunate to find a new job with what type of company?
(a) A company that manufactures dental implements.
(b) A company that manufactures car parts.
(c) A company that makes toys.
(d) A company that exports furniture.

2. In Chapter 14, what does the second City Hall notice say the McTeagues must do?
(a) Take down his gold tooth sign.
(b) Pay the taxes owed.
(c) Discontinue his dental practice.
(d) Move to a larger and separate unit.

3. What plan does Marcus keep from Mr. McTeague as they continue their long walk?
(a) Marcus has plans to kill Trina.
(b) Marcus has plans to buy a house.
(c) Marcus has plans to kill Mr. McTeague.
(d) Marcus has plans to propose to Trina.

4. As Mr. McTeague returns home after Frenna's , what does he find in the parcel outside his door?
(a) A gilded tooth sign for his Parlours.
(b) A new dental light.
(c) A new pipe.
(d) A family portrait of the Sieppe family.

5. How does Mr. McTeage react to Marcus' request while they are having a drink together in chapter 8?
(a) Mr. McTeague apologizes and asks Marcus to join his dental practice.
(b) Mr. McTeague yells at Marcus.
(c) Mr. McTeague gets up and leaves the restaurant.
(d) Mr. McTeague hands over the coins.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do the McTeague's choose to move to someone else's home?

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

4. What do the Sieppes ask Mr. McTeague and Marcus to do after the picnic at Schuetzen Park?

5. What happens as Mr. McTeague and Trina begin to see more of each other in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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