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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Marcus most upset about in hearing Mr. McTeague's announcement in Chapter 7?
(a) Losing his girl to his best friend.
(b) Losing the chance at five thousand dollars.
(c) Losing his job.
(d) Losing his only chance at marriage.

2. How does Trina feel while Mr. McTeague's is working on her tooth?
(a) She feels relaxed.
(b) She feels fearful.
(c) She feels excited.
(d) She winces in pain.

3. What phrase best describes Maria's personality?
(a) Preoccupied with gambling.
(b) Selfless.
(c) Shy.
(d) Preoccupied with appearances.

4. 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 put the money in savings.
(c) The couple should take a boat to Europe.
(d) Trina should marry him instead.

5. What does Mr. McTeague say about the champagne during his wedding?
(a) He would rather drink beer.
(b) It is the best beer he ever drank.
(c) The champagne is bad.
(d) It is his favorite label.

6. Trina credits herself with what part of Mr. McTeague's social change?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A small portion.
(c) Everything.
(d) Half of the credit, the other half goes to Mr. McTeague.

7. 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.

8. What does Mr. McTeague enjoy during his Sunday ritual?
(a) Reading and the music of his concertina.
(b) A drink and the music of his Victrola.
(c) Reading and the music of his Victrola.
(d) A drink and the music of his concertina.

9. What is the name of Mr. McTeague's office?
(a) Cliff House.
(b) Concorde.
(c) Spanish Bay.
(d) Parlours.

10. 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.

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

12. In Chapter 2, what does Marcus do while he and Trina wait for her appointment with Mr. McTeague?
(a) He yells at Maria.
(b) He asks Maria a question.
(c) He flirts with Maria.
(d) He teases Maria.

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

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

15. How do Old Grannis and Miss Baker meet?
(a) They both are patients of Mr. McTeague.
(b) They are forced to speak to each other.
(c) They are introduced by Mr. McTeague.
(d) They meet through Trina.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprise do Marcus and Mr. McTeague run into while calling on Trina at the train station?

2. How does Trina react to Mr. McTeague's second marriage proposal in the novel?

3. After Maria sells her wares in Chapter 3, what does she recount a story about?

4. What continued effect does Mr. McTeague's relationship to Trina have on Marcus?

5. What happens as Mr. McTeague and Trina begin to see more of each other in Chapter 5?

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