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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do Old Grannis and Miss Baker meet?
(a) They meet through Trina.
(b) They are forced to speak to each other.
(c) They are introduced by Mr. McTeague.
(d) They both are patients of Mr. McTeague.

3. Where does Marcus suggest Mr. McTeague take Trina to make the best impression on Trina's family?
(a) To Parlours.
(b) To the coffee-joint.
(c) To the theater.
(d) To the Cliff House.

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

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

6. Who does the picnic party that Trina planned run into?
(a) The "Other Denist."
(b) Old Grannis.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Zerkow.

7. How does Mr. McTeague change, with Trina's efforts, during the beginning of their marriage?
(a) He becomes a part of a class with convictions and views.
(b) He becomes interconnected with his wife and those around him.
(c) He remains unchanged in the midst of changing class convictions and views.
(d) He becomes isolated and does not speak with others.

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

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

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

11. What surprise do Marcus and Mr. McTeague run into while calling on Trina at the train station?
(a) They run into the entire Sieppe family.
(b) They are surprised to run into Old Grannis.
(c) They run into Zerkow and Maria.
(d) They are surprised to run into Augustine.

12. After Mr. McTeague's date out with Trina, why does Mr. McTeague ask the Sieppes to stay at Parlours?
(a) To avoid Mr. Sieppe's anger.
(b) To get to know the Sieppes better.
(c) To keep Trina with him as long as possible.
(d) To avoid having to leave the theater early to catch the last ferry back.

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

14. While they are having a drink together in Chapter 8, what does Marcus ask Mr. McTeague for?
(a) Marcus asks for his money back.
(b) Marcus asks to be partner in Mr. McTeague's dental practice.
(c) Marcus asks that Mr. McTeague break off his engagement to Trina.
(d) Marcus asks for a loan.

15. Who delivers the news to Trina about Maria and Zerkow's impending marriage?
(a) Zerkow.
(b) Miss Baker.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Maria.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. McTeague do in his childhood?

2. After Mr. McTeague kisses Trina in Chapter 6, how does she react?

3. To whom does Maria deliver the special news about Trina in Chapter 7?

4. Initially, how does Mr. McTeague feel about Trina?

5. How does Marcus handle Mr. McTeague's news as they walk in Chapter 4?

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