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Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens as Mr. McTeague and Trina begin to see more of each other in Chapter 5?
(a) Trina no longer wishes to see Mr. McTeague.
(b) He begins to take Marcus's place.
(c) He begins to alienate her from his feelings.
(d) He begins to take Zerkow's place.

2. How does Trina react to Mr. McTeague's announcement about the champagne at the wedding?
(a) Trina ignores Mr. McTeague's blunder and makes her own toast.
(b) Trina laughs with the crowd at McTeague's blunder.
(c) Trina agrees with him.
(d) Trina defends her groom, saying that it was intentional.

3. How has Marcus' behavior changed since Trina has become engaged to Mr. McTeague?
(a) Marcus is selfless.
(b) Marcus is generous.
(c) Marcus enjoys being the bigger man.
(d) Marcus is spiteful.

4. Where do the Sieppe family say they will all go?
(a) Back home.
(b) Shopping.
(c) On a picnic.
(d) To the local fair.

5. In Chapter 7, what does Marcus being upset over Trina's winnings reveal?
(a) Trina has been more of a possession than a person.
(b) Trina has been less of a possession than a person.
(c) Trina has been more of character than a real person.
(d) Trina has been less of a character than a real person.

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

7. What is Marcus's final announcement and decision at Frenna's, in dealing with his feelings about Mr. McTeague's engagement to Trina?
(a) That he is moving away.
(b) That he no longer wants anything to do with Mr. McTeague.
(c) That he wants to marry Trina.
(d) That he is starting his own dental practice at Parlours.

8. In Chapter 3, how have Trina's actions changed toward Mr. McTeague?
(a) Trina has become happier and warmer.
(b) Trina has become excitable and even jumpy.
(c) Trina has become worried and fearful.
(d) Trina has become reserved, distant, and even cold.

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

10. What continued effect does Mr. McTeague's relationship to Trina have on Marcus?
(a) Marcus becomes more jovial.
(b) Mr. McTeague and Marcus' friendship begins to crumble.
(c) Mr. McTeague and Marcus' friendship gets stronger.
(d) Marcus becomes more loving toward Trina.

11. How does Mr. McTeague express his feelings for Trina immediately after her dental procedure?
(a) He does not charge her for the procedure.
(b) He gives her flowers.
(c) He pats her on the arm.
(d) He kisses her fully on the mouth.

12. In Chapter 4, what other side of Marcus's personality is revealed?
(a) Marcus's soft side is revealed when he is lovesick over Trina.
(b) Marcus's dark side is revealed because he plots to kill Mr. McTeague.
(c) Marcus's dark side is revealed because he cannot stand the thought of being lesser than anyone else.
(d) Marcus's soft side is revealed when he supports his friend in pursuing Trina.

13. What does Mr. McTeague conclude about his relationship with Trina in Chapter 4?
(a) He begins to see Trina's shortcomings.
(b) He resolves to marry Trina.
(c) He wants to "give" Trina back to Marcus.
(d) He begins to realize that he is not good enough for Trina.

14. What is the name of Mr. McTeague's office?
(a) Concorde.
(b) Parlours.
(c) Cliff House.
(d) Spanish Bay.

15. What is Mr. McTeague's occupation at the beginning of the book?
(a) A landlord
(b) A car conductor
(c) A dentist
(d) A fisherman

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. McTeague wish to spend Trina's windfall?

2. In Chapter 8, what do Mr. McTeague and Trina end up doing with the windfall?

3. How many follow-up visits does Mr. McTeague say Trina's procedure will require?

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

5. In Chapter 4, how does Mr. McTeague react when Marcus voices his concern over McTeague's silence during their long walk?

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