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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. McTeague's and Trina's evening with the Sieppes at the theater progress?
(a) The group splits up, half go to the theater and half go to dinner.
(b) The group spends a miserable evening at the theater.
(c) The group spends an enjoyable evening at the theater.
(d) The group never meets because of Augustine's childish behavior.

2. Who does the picnic party that Trina planned run into?
(a) The "Other Denist."
(b) Marcus.
(c) Zerkow.
(d) Old Grannis.

3. What does Mr. McTeague do in his childhood?
(a) He goes away with a traveling salesman to learn the trade.
(b) He plays sports.
(c) He goes away with a travelling dentist to learn the trade.
(d) He leaves home to join the circus.

4. What unexpected guest makes a toast at Trina and Mr. McTeague's wedding?
(a) Marcus.
(b) The "Other Dentist."
(c) Uncle Oelbermann.
(d) Zerkow.

5. 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.

6. To whom does Maria deliver the special news about Trina in Chapter 7?
(a) Marcus.
(b) Zerkow.
(c) Frenna.
(d) Augustine.

7. Initially, how does Trina feel about Mr. McTeague?
(a) Trina is quite angry.
(b) Trina is quite content.
(c) Trina is fearful.
(d) Trina is uncomfortable.

8. What news do Mr. McTeague, Trina, and their guests receive upon return from the evening out at the theater?
(a) Trina has won five thousand dollars!
(b) Mr. McTeague's aunt has died and left him five thousand dollars!
(c) The Sieppe's house is on fire!
(d) The train right after Trina's crashed and all perished!

9. How many follow-up visits does Mr. McTeague say Trina's procedure will require?
(a) It will require only one office visit.
(b) She will have to return every week.
(c) She will have to return every month.
(d) She will have to return every other day.

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

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

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

13. In Chapter 6, how does Trina react once her mother asks her if she loves Mr. McTeague?
(a) Trina screams, "yes, I do love him."
(b) Trina is unable to answer.
(c) Trina screams, "no, I love Marcus."
(d) Trina says she is in love with a mystery man.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Marcus handle Mr. McTeague's news as they walk in Chapter 4?

2. How does Mr. McTeague wish to spend Trina's windfall?

3. At the beginning of the novel, what does Marcus tell Mr. McTeague about his cousin, Trina?

4. Initially, how does Mr. McTeague feel about Trina?

5. How does Trina intend to handle her feelings toward Mr. McTeague, after his second marriage proposal?

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