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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Marcus and Mr. McTeague stay while the Sieppes are in town?
(a) In the dog hospital.
(b) At the Presidio.
(c) At Parlours.
(d) At a local inn.

2. What announcement does Mr. McTeague make after Trina receiving her special news?
(a) They are moving Europe.
(b) They will be married.
(c) They will buy a house.
(d) They will have a baby soon.

3. In Chapter 3, To whom and where does Maria bring the collected items to sell?
(a) To McTeague in his office.
(b) To Zerkow in his home.
(c) To Zerkow in his shop in the alley of the flat.
(d) To Zerkow in McTeague's office.

4. How have Trina's feelings changed for Mr. McTeague since the beginning of their marriage during the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) She has learned to ignore him.
(b) She has learned to love him.
(c) She has grown to despise him.
(d) She no longer loves Mr. McTeague.

5. 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.

6. What happens to Mr. McTeague's mother during his dentistry training?
(a) She is in a sanitarium.
(b) She dies and leaves him a good sum of money.
(c) She dies and leaves him penniless.
(d) She falls ill.

7. What do the Sieppes ask Mr. McTeague and Marcus to do after the picnic at Schuetzen Park?
(a) Stay the night at the Sieppes' home.
(b) Stay the night at a local inn.
(c) Lend the family money.
(d) Leave right after the picnic.

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

9. When and where does Mr. McTeague ask Trina to marry him for the second time in the novel?
(a) During another picnic.
(b) On a walk together one Wednesday afternoon.
(c) Via letter.
(d) By using Marcus as his spokesman.

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

11. What does Marcus say to Mr. McTeague, as they drink together in Chapter 8?
(a) Marcus apologizes and says he is sorry for the misunderstanding.
(b) Marcus gives up and walks out of the bar.
(c) Marcus declares that he won't be taken for a sucker anymore.
(d) Marcus declares that he is Trina's true love.

12. In Chapter 3, what are Marcus' feeling about Trina?
(a) Marcus is angry with Trina.
(b) Marcus is worried about Trina.
(c) Marcus is jealous of Trina.
(d) Marcus is in love with Trina, too.

13. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where and when does Mr. McTeague enjoy his Sunday dinner?

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

3. In the first half of the story, what does Mr. McTeague believe Trina deserves?

4. Where does Marcus suggest Mr. McTeague take Trina to make the best impression on Trina's family?

5. What does Marcus suggest that Mr. McTeague do with his courtship with Trina?

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