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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Trina feel while Mr. McTeague's is working on her tooth?
(a) She feels fearful.
(b) She feels relaxed.
(c) She feels excited.
(d) She winces in pain.

2. What kind of music does Mr. McTeague enjoy and what memory does the music unearth?
(a) The concertina music reminds Mr. McTeague of when he went to dental college.
(b) The concertina music reminds Mr. McTeague of when he worked at the Big Dipper Mine in Placer County.
(c) The Victrola music reminds Mr. McTeague of when he worked at the Big Dipper Mine in Placer County.
(d) The Victrola music reminds Mr. McTeague of when he went to dental college.

3. After Maria sells her wares in Chapter 3, what does she recount a story about?
(a) Her long lost beloved family pet.
(b) Gold medallions that once belonged to her family.
(c) A mansion that once belonged to her family.
(d) A gold plate service that once belonged to her family.

4. How does Zerkow react to Maria's story?
(a) He is annoyed by Maria's story and ignores her.
(b) He is stunned by Maria's story and asks her to stop.
(c) He is enthralled by Maria's story and listens intently.
(d) He is frightened by Maria's story and leaves her.

5. What does Mr. McTeague enjoy during his Sunday ritual?
(a) Reading and the music of his Victrola.
(b) Reading and the music of his concertina.
(c) A drink and the music of his concertina.
(d) A drink and the music of his Victrola.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what does Marcus do while he and Trina wait for her appointment with Mr. McTeague?

2. What does Mr. McTeague conclude about his relationship with Trina in Chapter 4?

3. How many follow-up visits does Mr. McTeague say Trina's procedure will require?

4. How is the younger dentist whose practice is just down the road from Mr. McTeague's office referred to?

5. How does Mr. McTeague's feel about working on Trina's teeth?

(see the answer key)

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