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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what other side of Marcus's personality is revealed?
(a) Marcus's dark side is revealed because he cannot stand the thought of being lesser than anyone else.
(b) Marcus's soft side is revealed when he is lovesick over Trina.
(c) Marcus's dark side is revealed because he plots to kill Mr. McTeague.
(d) Marcus's soft side is revealed when he supports his friend in pursuing Trina.

2. What does Zerkow reveal about himself as the novel progresses?
(a) His confusion.
(b) His greed.
(c) His fear.
(d) His warmth and love.

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

4. The picnic at Schuetzen Park results in a turning point of Mr. McTeague's relationship with whom?
(a) No one.
(b) Trina.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Mrs. Sieppe.

5. At the beginning of the novel, what does Marcus tell Mr. McTeague about his cousin, Trina?
(a) Trina has broken her chin.
(b) Trina has had a tooth knocked out.
(c) Trina has broken her nose.
(d) Trina has a cavity.

6. In Chapter 7, what reaction follows the news that Trina receives among Mr. McTeague and her family?
(a) Fearful discussion.
(b) Joyful discussion.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Arguing.

7. What is the amount of Trina's winnings?
(a) Five thousand dollars.
(b) One thousand dollars.
(c) Five hundred dollars.
(d) Ten thousand dollars.

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

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

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

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

12. How does Trina intend to handle her feelings toward Mr. McTeague, after his second marriage proposal?
(a) She will marry him as soon as possible
(b) She only likes him as a friend.
(c) She will see him the following Wednesday..
(d) She will no longer see him.

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

14. What is Mr. McTeague's occupation at the beginning of the book?
(a) A dentist
(b) A car conductor
(c) A fisherman
(d) A landlord

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who delivers the news to Trina about Maria and Zerkow's impending marriage?

2. What does Mr. McTeague enjoy during his Sunday ritual?

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

4. How does Mr. McTeague express his feelings for Trina immediately after her dental procedure?

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

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