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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Marcus handle Mr. McTeague's news as they walk in Chapter 4?
(a) He handles the news fairly well and resolves to give Trina to McTeague.
(b) Marcus is furious upon hearing Mr. McTeague's confession, but gives Trina to McTeague anyway.
(c) Marcus handles Mr. McTeague's confession fairly well and resolves to propose to Augustine the next day.
(d) Marcus blows up upon hearing Mr. McTeague's confession and resolves to get revenge.

2. How does Mr. McTeague change, with Trina's efforts, during the beginning of their marriage?
(a) He becomes interconnected with his wife and those around him.
(b) He remains unchanged in the midst of changing class convictions and views.
(c) He becomes a part of a class with convictions and views.
(d) He becomes isolated and does not speak with others.

3. In Chapter 8, what do Mr. McTeague and Trina end up doing with the windfall?
(a) They invest the money in Trina's Uncle Oelbermann's toy business.
(b) They buy the gold tooth sign together.
(c) They give the money away to charity.
(d) They put the money in a mattress at the Parlours.

4. How do the Sieppes react to Mr. McTeague's offer to stay in town?
(a) They are angry with Mr. McTeague.
(b) They are happy to stay.
(c) They do not agree to Mr. McTeague's offer.
(d) They are frightened to stay in the city.

5. As Mr. McTeague's professional work on Trina comes to an end, how does their relationship change?
(a) Mr. McTeague and Trina go their separate ways.
(b) Mr. McTeague and Trina begin to make amends.
(c) Trina chooses Marcus over Mr. McTeague.
(d) Trina opens up to Mr. McTeague and shares her feelings.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Zerkow reveal about himself as the novel progresses?

3. What does Mr. McTeague do while he is in Trina's room after the picnic at Schuetzen Park?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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