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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What plan does Marcus keep from Mr. McTeague as they continue their long walk?
(a) Marcus has plans to propose to Trina.
(b) Marcus has plans to kill Trina.
(c) Marcus has plans to kill Mr. McTeague.
(d) Marcus has plans to buy a house.

2. After Trina's procedure, where does Mr. McTeague go for a long walk?
(a) To the Presidio.
(b) To Fisherman's Warf.
(c) To the Cliff House.
(d) To his office.

3. 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 Zerkow's place.
(c) He begins to alienate her from his feelings.
(d) He begins to take Marcus's place.

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

5. How does Mr. McTeague feel about the evening out with Trina and her family?
(a) He knows he fits in with the family.
(b) He wants so badly to fit in with the family.
(c) He wants so badly to please Mrs. Sieppe.
(d) He dislikes her family.

6. In Chapter 8, what do Mr. McTeague and Trina end up doing with the windfall?
(a) They invest the money in Trina's Uncle Oelbermann's toy business.
(b) They give the money away to charity.
(c) They buy the gold tooth sign together.
(d) They put the money in a mattress at the Parlours.

7. Where and when does Mr. McTeague enjoy his Sunday dinner?
(a) At 8 p.m. in the beer-joint frequented by the car conductors.
(b) At 2 p.m. in the beer-joint frequented by the fishermen.
(c) At 2 p.m. in the coffee-joint frequented by the car conductors.
(d) At 8 p.m. in the beer-joint frequented by the fishermen.

8. In Chapter 6, how does Trina react once her mother asks her if she loves Mr. McTeague?
(a) Trina screams, "yes, I do love him."
(b) Trina screams, "no, I love Marcus."
(c) Trina is unable to answer.
(d) Trina says she is in love with a mystery man.

9. What stories does Maria tell to feed Zerkow's greed in the novel?
(a) Long-lost buried treasure.
(b) A treasure map.
(c) Long-lost treasure of the gold plate.
(d) Long-lost treasure of the golden door.

10. What does Marcus suggest that Mr. McTeague do with his courtship with Trina?
(a) Court Augustine to make Trina jealous.
(b) Halt their courtship.
(c) Take their courtship to the next level.
(d) Slow their courtship.

11. Mrs. Sieppe falls upon hard times at the end of Chapter 10. What does she do?
(a) Takes in lodgers.
(b) Knits sweaters for children.
(c) Moves to another town.
(d) Other people's laundry.

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

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

14. As Mr. McTeague's professional work on Trina comes to an end, how does their relationship change?
(a) Trina chooses Marcus over Mr. McTeague.
(b) Mr. McTeague and Trina go their separate ways.
(c) Trina opens up to Mr. McTeague and shares her feelings.
(d) Mr. McTeague and Trina begin to make amends.

15. What does Marcus say to Mr. McTeague, as they drink together in Chapter 8?
(a) Marcus declares that he is Trina's true love.
(b) Marcus declares that he won't be taken for a sucker anymore.
(c) Marcus apologizes and says he is sorry for the misunderstanding.
(d) Marcus gives up and walks out of the bar.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much money did Trina spent on the wedding?

3. What does Zerkow reveal about himself as the novel progresses?

4. How does Mr. McTeague feel about the "Other Dentist?"

5. In Chapter 3, what are Marcus' feeling about Trina?

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