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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Marcus most upset about in hearing Mr. McTeague's announcement in Chapter 7?
(a) Losing the chance at five thousand dollars.
(b) Losing his only chance at marriage.
(c) Losing his job.
(d) Losing his girl to his best friend.

2. At first, what does Trina instruct Mr. McTeague to do about the notice from City Hall?
(a) Pack up and leave town for a week.
(b) Heed the notice's warning.
(c) Ignore the notice and continue practicing.
(d) Pack up and leave town for good.

3. Zerkow's insatiable hunger for stories about wealth is a symbol of what?
(a) His fear of death.
(b) His honesty and forthrightness.
(c) His need to possess as much wealth as possible.
(d) His warm and loving nature.

4. What is the historical significance of Mr. McTeague's new job in chapter 20?
(a) Mr. McTeague worked as a child in the Big Dipper Mine before being sent away to learn dentistry.
(b) Mr. McTeague is going back to heal things up with Marcus.
(c) Mr. McTeague worked as a child in Los Angeles.
(d) Mr. McTeague is going back to make amends with the "Other Dentist."

5. Where do Marcus and Mr. McTeague stay while the Sieppes are in town?
(a) In the dog hospital.
(b) At the Presidio.
(c) At Parlours.
(d) At a local inn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of all the things that happen at Frenna's, what is Mr. McTeague most concerned about after Marcus' outburst?

2. How does Marcus react to Mr. McTeague's comment about the champagne at the wedding?

3. How does Mr. McTeague wish to spend Trina's windfall?

4. How have Trina's feelings changed for Mr. McTeague since the beginning of their marriage during the beginning of Chapter 10?

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

(see the answer key)

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