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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Maria sells her wares in Chapter 3, what does she recount a story about?
(a) A mansion that once belonged to her family.
(b) Gold medallions that once belonged to her family.
(c) Her long lost beloved family pet.
(d) A gold plate service that once belonged to her family.

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

3. Who takes care of Mr. McTeague's and Trina's wedding festivities?
(a) Marcus.
(b) Uncle Oelbermann.
(c) Trina.
(d) Mr. McTeague.

4. What is Marcus' suggestion for Trina and Mr. McTeague after the delivery of the special news?
(a) Trina should marry him instead.
(b) The couple should take a boat to Europe.
(c) Trina should use the money to get married.
(d) The couple should put the money in savings.

5. What does old Grannis accidentally do in Chapter 11?
(a) He accidentally knocks Miss Baker down the stairs.
(b) He mistakenly takes Miss Baker's mail.
(c) He mistakenly hurts Miss Baker's cat.
(d) He accidentally knocks Miss Baker's grocery basket down the stairs.

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

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

8. How does Marcus handle Mr. McTeague's news as they walk in Chapter 4?
(a) He handles the news fairly well and resolves to give Trina to McTeague.
(b) Marcus blows up upon hearing Mr. McTeague's confession and resolves to get revenge.
(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.

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

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

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

12. What happens to Mr. McTeague's mother during his dentistry training?
(a) She dies and leaves him a good sum of money.
(b) She dies and leaves him penniless.
(c) She is in a sanitarium.
(d) She falls ill.

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

14. Initially, how does Trina feel about Mr. McTeague?
(a) Trina is uncomfortable.
(b) Trina is fearful.
(c) Trina is quite content.
(d) Trina is quite angry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. McTeague's and Trina's evening with the Sieppes at the theater progress?

2. As Mr. McTeague's feelings grow for Trina in Chapter 3, how does he react to Marcus?

3. How does Trina intend to handle her feelings toward Mr. McTeague, after his second marriage proposal?

4. What kind of music does Mr. McTeague enjoy and what memory does the music unearth?

5. Who meets Mr. McTeague at the coffee-joint a few days after Trina's procedure?

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