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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. After they are married, where does Trina suggest she and Mr. McTeague should have a picnic?
(a) Schuetzen Park.
(b) McArthur Park.
(c) Menlo Park.
(d) Scholter Park.

5. 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 put the money in a mattress at the Parlours.
(c) They give the money away to charity.
(d) They buy the gold tooth sign together.

6. Zerkow's insatiable hunger for stories about wealth is a symbol of what?
(a) His fear of death.
(b) His honesty and forthrightness.
(c) His need to possess as much wealth as possible.
(d) His warm and loving nature.

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

8. How much money did Trina spent on the wedding?
(a) $300.
(b) $200.
(c) $100.
(d) $500.

9. How is the younger dentist whose practice is just down the road from Mr. McTeague's office referred to?
(a) Dr. Zerkow.
(b) Dr. Oelberman
(c) As the "Other Dentist."
(d) "Doctor"

10. 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 wants to marry Trina.
(b) That he is moving away.
(c) That he is starting his own dental practice at Parlours.
(d) That he no longer wants anything to do with Mr. McTeague.

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) Other people's laundry.
(d) Moves to another town.

12. Initially, how does Mr. McTeague feel about Trina?
(a) He thinks about Trina all the time and his feelings of dislike begin to grow.
(b) He thinks about Trina all the time and his feelings of love begin to grow.
(c) He hardly thinks about Trina at all.
(d) He thinks about Trina occasionally.

13. After Mr. McTeague and Trina's date at the theater, who meets the Sieppes at Parlours?
(a) Zerkow and Frenna.
(b) Zerkow, the "Other Dentist," and Augustine.
(c) Frenna, the "Other Dentist," and Augustine.
(d) Maria, Old Grannis, Marcus, and Miss Baker.

14. What does Mr. McTeague administer to Trina during her dental procedure?
(a) He calms her by telling a story.
(b) A numbing shot.
(c) A dose of ether.
(d) An IV.

15. Who meets Mr. McTeague at the coffee-joint a few days after Trina's procedure?
(a) The "Other Dentist."
(b) Zerkow.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Mr. Sieppe.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does Maria clean Mr. McTeague's flat?

2. Who is Augustine?

3. As Mr. McTeague returns home after Frenna's , what does he find in the parcel outside his door?

4. What phrase best describes Maria's personality?

5. What is Marcus' suggestion for Trina and Mr. McTeague after the delivery of the special news?

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