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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Old Grannis react to Miss Baker's offer of tea?
(a) Old Grannis cries harder.
(b) Old Grannis walks out of the room.
(c) Old Grannis begins to laugh hysterically.
(d) Old Grannis accepts the tea.

2. What is Mr. McTeague's occupation at the beginning of the book?
(a) A landlord
(b) A fisherman
(c) A car conductor
(d) A dentist

3. What is the amount of Trina's winnings?
(a) Five hundred dollars.
(b) Ten thousand dollars.
(c) Five thousand dollars.
(d) One thousand dollars.

4. Upon the second notice from City Hall, what does Trina suggest that Mr. McTeague do rather than dip into her lottery winnings?
(a) Leave town immediately.
(b) Become a plumber.
(c) Find something else to do.
(d) Continue to work as a dentist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the story of Old Grannis and Miss Baker relationship offer in the book?

2. Trina credits herself with what part of Mr. McTeague's social change?

3. In the first half of the story, what does Mr. McTeague believe Trina deserves?

4. Why is Mr. McTeague so upset with "Other Dentist" in Chapter 4?

5. How does Trina feel while Mr. McTeague's is working on her tooth?

(see the answer key)

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