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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the historical significance of Mr. McTeague's new job in chapter 20?
(a) Mr. McTeague worked as a child in Los Angeles.
(b) Mr. McTeague worked as a child in the Big Dipper Mine before being sent away to learn dentistry.
(c) Mr. McTeague is going back to make amends with the "Other Dentist."
(d) Mr. McTeague is going back to heal things up with Marcus.

2. What does Maria do after her baby is born?
(a) Maria gets another job.
(b) Maria falls into dementia.
(c) Maria knits baby clothes as a side job.
(d) Maria falls into gambling, once again.

3. Who does Mrs. McTeague suspect is behind the notice from City Hall?
(a) The "Other Dentist."
(b) Marcus.
(c) Maria.
(d) Zerkow.

4. What are Trina's feelings about Mr. McTeague's notice from City Hall?
(a) Trina is furious with Zerkow and his efforts to derail the McTeague's business.
(b) Trina is afraid of what may become of herself and her husband if McTeague stops practicing.
(c) Trina is thrilled that her husband is being commended for his work.
(d) Trina is afraid of the mob and their ties to Marcus's gambling debts.

5. How does Mr. McTeague feel about Trina after he expresses his feelings about their money?
(a) He now loves in another woman instead of Trina.
(b) He now loathes Trina.
(c) He now ignores Trina.
(d) He now loves Trina, more than ever.

6. How does Mr. McTeague's relationship with his wife change in chapter 16 after he expresses his feelings about their money?
(a) He becomes more and more emotionally distant.
(b) He becomes more and more loving.
(c) He becomes less and less abusive.
(d) He becomes more and more abusive.

7. As the McTeagues pack up to move, what personal item does the "Other Dentist" make an offer for?
(a) The steel engraving.
(b) The dental chair.
(c) The gold tooth sign.
(d) The reception desk.

8. After the sale of the McTeague's items, what is the only thing that remains in their old flat?
(a) Trina's wedding dress.
(b) The dental chair.
(c) The gold tooth sign.
(d) Trina's wedding bouquet.

9. When Mr. McTeague encounters someone in the desert, what is the first question asked of them?
(a) Where the ten thousand dollars is.
(b) Where the gold is.
(c) Where the five thousand dollars is.
(d) Where the silver is.

10. After Mr. McTeague leaves Trina for good, In what location does he find a job?
(a) In the "Other Dentist's" office.
(b) The Big Dipper Mine.
(c) A dental machinery plant.
(d) An oil field.

11. What does the story of Old Grannis and Miss Baker relationship offer in the book?
(a) A release from the ugliness of the rest of the novel.
(b) A silly, maudlin view of life in that era.
(c) A historical perspecitive of older people.
(d) A stark contrast between the sexes.

12. What mishap happens as Mr. McTeague follows Mrs. McTeague's instructions regarding his job?
(a) His cab is in an accident.
(b) He trips over the rug and hits his head on his way to his chair.
(c) He is caught in a downpour of icy rain.
(d) he falls asleep in his chair.

13. What is the immediate course of action taken by the McTeagues after receipt of the second notice from City Hall?
(a) They move into a one-room unit in the flat.
(b) They hire someone to protect them.
(c) They immediately pay the taxes owed.
(d) They move to Nevada.

14. What disease is Mrs. McTeague diagnosed?
(a) Blood poisoning.
(b) Anorexia.
(c) Dementia.
(d) Cancer.

15. What prompts this sudden thrust of courage from Miss Baker to offer Old Grannis tea?
(a) She hears of Mr. McTeague's actions toward his wife.
(b) She is convinced that Old Grannis has information that she needs.
(c) She does not know.
(d) She is compelled by the news about Maria.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mr. McTeague's departure, what is Trina doing for money?

2. Upon entering Maria's apartment to talk, what gruesome discovery does Trina make?

3. Why do the McTeague's choose to move to someone else's home?

4. While at his new job, Mr. McTeague peers into the darkness from his new room, who does he see coming?

5. Where do the McTeagues move in Chapter 18?

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