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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of procedure does Mr. McTeague perform on Trina?
(a) An experimental procedure.
(b) A well-known procedure.
(c) An expensive procedure.
(d) A textbook procedure.

2. As Mr. McTeague's feelings grow for Trina in Chapter 3, how does he react to Marcus?
(a) Mr. McTeague becomes increasingly jealous of Marcus.
(b) Mr. McTeague's feelings toward Marcus remain unchanged.
(c) Mr. McTeague creates a dentistry partnership with Marcus.
(d) Mr. McTeague becomes increasingly happy with Marcus.

3. What is Mr. McTeague doing when the novel begins?
(a) He is working at a dental machinery plant.
(b) He has started a business.
(c) Living with his mother.
(d) He is working in a gold mine.

4. Initially, how does Trina feel about Mr. McTeague?
(a) Trina is uncomfortable.
(b) Trina is quite content.
(c) Trina is quite angry.
(d) Trina is fearful.

5. Who meets Mr. McTeague at the coffee-joint a few days after Trina's procedure?
(a) The "Other Dentist."
(b) Zerkow.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Mr. Sieppe.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the week since Trina initial procedure, what has transpired?

2. What is Marcus's final announcement and decision at Frenna's, in dealing with his feelings about Mr. McTeague's engagement to Trina?

3. As Mr. McTeague's professional work on Trina comes to an end, how does their relationship change?

4. In what way does Maria supplement her income?

5. At the beginning of the novel, what does Marcus tell Mr. McTeague about his cousin, Trina?

(see the answer key)

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