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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is an unfortunate side-effect of Maria's short-lived dementia?
(a) She must be hospitalized.
(b) She goes insane.
(c) She cannot remember the baby's name.
(d) She has no recollection of the story she has recounted dozens of times.

4. How much of Trina's lottery winnings is spent on solving the McTeague's housing issues?
(a) 5 percent of it.
(b) All of it.
(c) None of it.
(d) 10 percent of it.

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

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

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

8. What happens when Marcus turns to get water from his animal in the desert?
(a) It bites Mr. McTeague
(b) It runs away.
(c) It screeches loudly.
(d) It turns and bucks at Marcus.

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

10. How does Miss Baker and Old Grannis having tea change their relationship?
(a) The two immediately separate and go back to their flats.
(b) The two move around the room restlessly.
(c) The two sit together, for the first time, with no wall between them.
(d) Miss Baker is comfortable, but Old Grannis is uncomfortable.

11. What is the doctor's suggestion for saving Mrs. McTeague's life?
(a) Trina should see a psychiatrist.
(b) Trina must have surgery to remove the cancer.
(c) Trina must be hospitalized.
(d) Trina's fingers will have to be amputated, if not her entire hand.

12. What animal does Marcus bring with him to the desert?
(a) A camel.
(b) A mule.
(c) A pony.
(d) A horse.

13. Where does Mr. McTeague tell Trina he is going as they sit in their new house?
(a) To open up a savings account for his wife's money.
(b) To visit Marcus.
(c) Job hunting for the day.
(d) Fishing for the day.

14. At first, what does Trina instruct Mr. McTeague to do about the notice from City Hall?
(a) Ignore the notice and continue practicing.
(b) Pack up and leave town for good.
(c) Heed the notice's warning.
(d) Pack up and leave town for a week.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. McTeague does return in Chapter 19, what does he demand of Trina?

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

3. What do we learn in Chapter 16 about Trina's gruesome discovery?

4. How does Mr. McTeague's relationship with his wife change in chapter 16 after he expresses his feelings about their money?

5. While in the dessert, what does Mr. McTeague resolve to do?

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