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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When and where does Mr. McTeague ask Trina to marry him for the second time in the novel?
(a) On a walk together one Wednesday afternoon.
(b) By using Marcus as his spokesman.
(c) During another picnic.
(d) Via letter.

2. How does Trina react to Mr. McTeague's second marriage proposal in the novel?
(a) She declines.
(b) She accepts.
(c) She screams at him.
(d) She cries and runs to her parents for help.

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

4. Zerkow's insatiable hunger for stories about wealth is a symbol of what?
(a) His need to possess as much wealth as possible.
(b) His honesty and forthrightness.
(c) His fear of death.
(d) His warm and loving nature.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Marcus' suggestion for Trina and Mr. McTeague after the delivery of the special news?

3. Trina credits herself with what part of Mr. McTeague's social change?

4. What does Mr. McTeague say about the champagne during his wedding?

5. Who is Augustine?

(see the answer key)

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