Where does the period go in an MLA in-text citation?

Question

I've always been confused when citing like:

"The windows misted over from the heat and the smoke inside.” (Hemingway 1)

Does the period go inside the quotes (as above)? Or after the citation (as below)?

"The windows misted over from the heat and the smoke inside” (Hemingway 1).

Answer 1

The second is correct, the period goes after the citation.

Answer 2

I suggest you check out EasyBib.com. I used it extensively when I was in school and it is super handy.

You can either give it a URL, ISBN #, or just fill in the relevant details in a form and it will automatically generate a properly formatted citation in a number of different styles, including MLA.