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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 his girl to his best friend.
(b) Losing the chance at five thousand dollars.
(c) Losing his only chance at marriage.
(d) Losing his job.

2. Why is Mr. McTeague so upset with "Other Dentist" in Chapter 4?
(a) The "Other Dentist" has stolen money from Mr. McTeague.
(b) He is afriad Trina could be attracted to someone like the "Other Dentist."
(c) The "Other Dentist" is stealing money from Mr. McTeague.
(d) Marcus has become friends with the "Other Dentist" and Mr. McTeague is jealous.

3. Mrs. Sieppe falls upon hard times at the end of Chapter 10. What does she do?
(a) Other people's laundry.
(b) Knits sweaters for children.
(c) Moves to another town.
(d) Takes in lodgers.

4. How does Trina want to change her husband during the beginning of their marriage?
(a) To get him to go to the theater more often.
(b) To refine his taste in music.
(c) To let him figure things out on his own.
(d) To introduce him to more gentlemanly behaviors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the amount of Trina's winnings?

2. What is an unfortunate side-effect of Maria's short-lived dementia?

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

4. As the McTeague's pack up to move, what are five ethings Mr. McTeague refuses to part with?

5. What shift does Mr. McTeague choose in his new job?

(see the answer key)

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