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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Zerkow receive the special news about Trina in Chapter 7?
(a) He is annoyed.
(b) He is frightened.
(c) He is jealous.
(d) He is taken in by the story.

2. How does Trina wish to spend her windfall?
(a) On a diamond ring.
(b) On sign shaped like a big gold tooth.
(c) Invest the money wisely.
(d) On a house.

3. How does Mr. McTeague feel about the "Other Dentist?"
(a) He decides to partner with the "Other Dentist."
(b) He befriends the "Other Dentist."
(c) He challenges the "Other Dentist."
(d) He envies the "Other Dentist."

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

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

6. Where is Mr. McTeague's office located?
(a) Pork Street.
(b) Grant Avenue.
(c) Grant Street.
(d) Polk Street.

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

8. How does Mr. McTeague wish to spend Trina's windfall?
(a) Invest the money wisely.
(b) On a new office for his dental practice..
(c) On a sign shaped like a big gold tooth.
(d) On a house for them to share.

9. How does Zerkow react to Maria's story?
(a) He is enthralled by Maria's story and listens intently.
(b) He is frightened by Maria's story and leaves her.
(c) He is annoyed by Maria's story and ignores her.
(d) He is stunned by Maria's story and asks her to stop.

10. To whom does Maria deliver the special news about Trina in Chapter 7?
(a) Zerkow.
(b) Frenna.
(c) Augustine.
(d) Marcus.

11. 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.

12. How many follow-up visits does Mr. McTeague say Trina's procedure will require?
(a) She will have to return every week.
(b) It will require only one office visit.
(c) She will have to return every month.
(d) She will have to return every other day.

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

14. How often does Maria clean Mr. McTeague's flat?
(a) Every week.
(b) Every other month.
(c) Every month.
(d) Every other week.

15. 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 agrees with him.
(c) Trina defends her groom, saying that it was intentional.
(d) Trina laughs with the crowd at McTeague's blunder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marcus say to Mr. McTeague, as they drink together in Chapter 8?

2. The picnic at Schuetzen Park results in a turning point of Mr. McTeague's relationship with whom?

3. How do the Sieppes react to Mr. McTeague's offer to stay in town?

4. What does Mr. McTeague administer to Trina during her dental procedure?

5. What plans does Marcus make as a followup to Trina's care with Mr. McTeague?

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