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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens as Mr. McTeague and Trina begin to see more of each other in Chapter 5?
(a) He begins to alienate her from his feelings.
(b) He begins to take Zerkow's place.
(c) Trina no longer wishes to see Mr. McTeague.
(d) He begins to take Marcus's place.

2. What does Mr. McTeague administer to Trina during her dental procedure?
(a) A dose of ether.
(b) An IV.
(c) A numbing shot.
(d) He calms her by telling a story.

3. In Chapter 7, what does Marcus being upset over Trina's winnings reveal?
(a) Trina has been less of a character than a real person.
(b) Trina has been more of character than a real person.
(c) Trina has been more of a possession than a person.
(d) Trina has been less of a possession than a person.

4. How does Mr. McTeague express his feelings for Trina immediately after her dental procedure?
(a) He gives her flowers.
(b) He kisses her fully on the mouth.
(c) He does not charge her for the procedure.
(d) He pats her on the arm.

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

6. Where do the Sieppe family say they will all go?
(a) To the local fair.
(b) Shopping.
(c) On a picnic.
(d) Back home.

7. What does Marcus think is behind Mr. McTeague's silence during their long walk?
(a) Marcus concludes that there must be a lady to blame.
(b) Marcus thinks Mr. McTeague is ill.
(c) Marcus believes Mr. McTeague is plotting his death.
(d) Marcus wonders if Mr. McTeague is losing his mind.

8. What plan does Marcus keep from Mr. McTeague as they continue their long walk?
(a) Marcus has plans to buy a house.
(b) Marcus has plans to kill Mr. McTeague.
(c) Marcus has plans to kill Trina.
(d) Marcus has plans to propose to Trina.

9. What kind of music does Mr. McTeague enjoy and what memory does the music unearth?
(a) The concertina music reminds Mr. McTeague of when he went to dental college.
(b) The Victrola music reminds Mr. McTeague of when he worked at the Big Dipper Mine in Placer County.
(c) The Victrola music reminds Mr. McTeague of when he went to dental college.
(d) The concertina music reminds Mr. McTeague of when he worked at the Big Dipper Mine in Placer County.

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

11. What surprise do Marcus and Mr. McTeague run into while calling on Trina at the train station?
(a) They run into Zerkow and Maria.
(b) They run into the entire Sieppe family.
(c) They are surprised to run into Old Grannis.
(d) They are surprised to run into Augustine.

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

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

14. How often does Maria clean Mr. McTeague's flat?
(a) Every month.
(b) Every week.
(c) Every other month.
(d) Every other week.

15. Where and when does Mr. McTeague enjoy his Sunday dinner?
(a) At 2 p.m. in the beer-joint frequented by the fishermen.
(b) At 8 p.m. in the beer-joint frequented by the fishermen.
(c) At 8 p.m. in the beer-joint frequented by the car conductors.
(d) At 2 p.m. in the coffee-joint frequented by the car conductors.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Mr. McTeague's office?

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

4. How does Trina respond to Mr. McTeague's actions at the end of her procedure?

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

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