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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Zerkow reveal about himself as the novel progresses?
(a) His warmth and love.
(b) His confusion.
(c) His fear.
(d) His greed.

5. What does Mr. McTeague do after the picnic at Schuetzen Park?
(a) He begins to call on Trina each Sunday and Wednesday.
(b) He walks back to his office.
(c) He asks Marcus to go out for some dinner with him.
(d) He looses interest in Trina and stops contacting her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, how does Trina react once her mother asks her if she loves Mr. McTeague?

2. What does Mr. McTeague do while he is in Trina's room after the picnic at Schuetzen Park?

3. Zerkow's insatiable hunger for stories about wealth is a symbol of what?

4. Of all the things that happen at Frenna's, what is Mr. McTeague most concerned about after Marcus' outburst?

5. What happens as Mr. McTeague and Trina begin to see more of each other in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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