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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 excited.
(c) She winces in pain.
(d) She feels relaxed.

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

3. In the first half of the story, what does Mr. McTeague believe Trina deserves?
(a) Someone physically stronger.
(b) Someone wealthier.
(c) Someone more refined.
(d) Someone smarter.

4. What happens to Mr. McTeague's mother during his dentistry training?
(a) She dies and leaves him penniless.
(b) She is in a sanitarium.
(c) She dies and leaves him a good sum of money.
(d) She falls ill.

5. In Chapter 4, what other side of Marcus's personality is revealed?
(a) Marcus's dark side is revealed because he cannot stand the thought of being lesser than anyone else.
(b) Marcus's dark side is revealed because he plots to kill Mr. McTeague.
(c) Marcus's soft side is revealed when he supports his friend in pursuing Trina.
(d) Marcus's soft side is revealed when he is lovesick over Trina.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, To whom and where does Maria bring the collected items to sell?

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

3. In Chapter 4, how does Mr. McTeague react when Marcus voices his concern over McTeague's silence during their long walk?

4. What is Mr. McTeague's occupation at the beginning of the book?

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

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