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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Marcus think is behind Mr. McTeague's silence during their long walk?
(a) Marcus believes Mr. McTeague is plotting his death.
(b) Marcus concludes that there must be a lady to blame.
(c) Marcus wonders if Mr. McTeague is losing his mind.
(d) Marcus thinks Mr. McTeague is ill.

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

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

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

7. How has Marcus' behavior changed since Trina has become engaged to Mr. McTeague?
(a) Marcus is spiteful.
(b) Marcus is generous.
(c) Marcus enjoys being the bigger man.
(d) Marcus is selfless.

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

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

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

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

12. After the picnic at Schuetzen Park where do the Sieppes' decide Mr. McTeague will stay?
(a) At a local Inn.
(b) At a friend's house.
(c) In Trina's room.
(d) They said they didn't care where he stayed.

13. 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.

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

15. As Mr. McTeague returns home after Frenna's , what does he find in the parcel outside his door?
(a) A family portrait of the Sieppe family.
(b) A gilded tooth sign for his Parlours.
(c) A new pipe.
(d) A new dental light.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, how does Trina react once her mother asks her if she loves Mr. McTeague?

2. Where is Mr. McTeague's office located?

3. How many follow-up visits does Mr. McTeague say Trina's procedure will require?

4. How does Zerkow react to Maria's story?

5. What is Marcus most upset about in hearing Mr. McTeague's announcement in Chapter 7?

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