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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do the Sieppes react to Mr. McTeague's offer to stay in town?
(a) They are angry with Mr. McTeague.
(b) They are happy to stay.
(c) They are frightened to stay in the city.
(d) They do not agree to Mr. McTeague's offer.

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

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

5. Who is Augustine?
(a) The McTeague's French cook.
(b) The McTeague's French secretary.
(c) The McTeague's French accountant.
(d) The McTeague's French maid.

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

7. How does Zerkow receive the special news about Trina in Chapter 7?
(a) He is annoyed.
(b) He is jealous.
(c) He is taken in by the story.
(d) He is frightened.

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

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

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

11. What continued effect does Mr. McTeague's relationship to Trina have on Marcus?
(a) Marcus becomes more loving toward Trina.
(b) Marcus becomes more jovial.
(c) Mr. McTeague and Marcus' friendship begins to crumble.
(d) Mr. McTeague and Marcus' friendship gets stronger.

12. How does Trina want to change her husband during the beginning of their marriage?
(a) To refine his taste in music.
(b) To get him to go to the theater more often.
(c) To introduce him to more gentlemanly behaviors.
(d) To let him figure things out on his own.

13. What does Mr. McTeague do while he is in Trina's room after the picnic at Schuetzen Park?
(a) He immediately goes to sleep.
(b) He looks around for a good book to read.
(c) He tries not to touch anything.
(d) He surveys every inch of Trina's room.

14. What does Marcus suggest that Mr. McTeague do with his courtship with Trina?
(a) Court Augustine to make Trina jealous.
(b) Halt their courtship.
(c) Take their courtship to the next level.
(d) Slow their courtship.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Zerkow reveal about himself as the novel progresses?

3. What does Mr. McTeague administer to Trina during her dental procedure?

4. What happens during the picnic as Mr. McTeague makes a show of his physical strength?

5. How does Mr. McTeague change, with Trina's efforts, during the beginning of their marriage?

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