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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phrase best describes Maria's personality?
(a) Selfless.
(b) Preoccupied with appearances.
(c) Preoccupied with gambling.
(d) Shy.

2. In Chapter 3, To whom and where does Maria bring the collected items to sell?
(a) To Zerkow in his shop in the alley of the flat.
(b) To Zerkow in his home.
(c) To Zerkow in McTeague's office.
(d) To McTeague in his office.

3. What plan does Marcus keep from Mr. McTeague as they continue their long walk?
(a) Marcus has plans to kill Mr. McTeague.
(b) Marcus has plans to kill Trina.
(c) Marcus has plans to buy a house.
(d) Marcus has plans to propose to Trina.

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

5. How does Mr. McTeague react around Trina at the beginning of chapter 2?
(a) He is comfortable and opens up about himself.
(b) He is awkwad.
(c) He dislikes her immediately and has to bite his tongue.
(d) He is confident.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. McTeague enjoy during his Sunday ritual?

2. Where does Marcus visit Mr. McTeague at the beginning of the novel?

3. What plans does Marcus make as a followup to Trina's care with Mr. McTeague?

4. What is Mr. McTeague doing when the novel begins?

5. Who meets Mr. McTeague at the coffee-joint a few days after Trina's procedure?

(see the answer key)

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