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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. McTeage react to Marcus' request while they are having a drink together in chapter 8?
(a) Mr. McTeague hands over the coins.
(b) Mr. McTeague apologizes and asks Marcus to join his dental practice.
(c) Mr. McTeague yells at Marcus.
(d) Mr. McTeague gets up and leaves the restaurant.

2. What is Marcus most upset about in hearing Mr. McTeague's announcement in Chapter 7?
(a) Losing the chance at five thousand dollars.
(b) Losing his only chance at marriage.
(c) Losing his job.
(d) Losing his girl to his best friend.

3. In Chapter 3, what are Marcus' feeling about Trina?
(a) Marcus is worried about Trina.
(b) Marcus is angry with Trina.
(c) Marcus is in love with Trina, too.
(d) Marcus is jealous of Trina.

4. How does Trina respond to Mr. McTeague's actions at the end of her procedure?
(a) She yells at Mr. McTeague.
(b) She slaps Mr. McTeague.
(c) She recoils in fear and began to vomit.
(d) She starts crying.

5. How is the younger dentist whose practice is just down the road from Mr. McTeague's office referred to?
(a) As the "Other Dentist."
(b) "Doctor"
(c) Dr. Oelberman
(d) Dr. Zerkow.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to Mr. McTeague's mother during his dentistry training?

3. In what way does Maria supplement her income?

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

5. How does Trina wish to spend her windfall?

(see the answer key)

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