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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Old Grannis sad about his actions in chapter 17?
(a) He regrets his decision to move.
(b) He regrets never being able to listen to his phonograph.
(c) He will never being able to talk with Miss Baker again.
(d) He put a price on something he loves.

2. 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.

3. After Mr. McTeague's departure, what is Trina doing for money?
(a) Trina is a selling junk for money.
(b) Trina is a librarian.
(c) Trina is a begging for money on the street.
(d) Trina is a kindergarten teacher.

4. What is the state of Maria's baby's health when it is born?
(a) Healthy.
(b) It has breathing problems.
(c) Fused hands and feet.
(d) Unhealthy.

5. What reason does Mr. McTeague's notice from City Hall give for it's message?
(a) Trina submitted an application for her husband to receive an ethical business award.
(b) Mr. McTeague's business has been targeted by the authorities because he works and lives in the same building.
(c) Trina forgot to pay the taxes on the lottery winnings.
(d) Mr. McTeague is no longer allowed to practice because he lacks a formal education.

6. What do Marcus and Mr. McTeague decide to do with no water in the middle of the desert?
(a) To shoot the animal, taking care not to shot through the canteen.
(b) To run after the animal.
(c) To search for a desert oasis for water.
(d) To get water from a cactus.

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

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

9. What does Mrs. McTeague discover upon her return home from searching for Mr. McTeague in Chapter 18?
(a) The lock on her trunk, the place where she has hidden her savings, broken and all the money gone.
(b) Her house has been broken into.
(c) The lock on her closet, the place where she has hidden her wedding dress and all her wedding photos, is broken.
(d) A note from Mr. McTeague.

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

11. What final event leads to Mr. McTeague's demise?
(a) Marcus is dead and Mr. McTeague is handcuffed to him, a certain death sentence.
(b) Marcus is dead, and Mr. McTeague tries to run away through the desert with no water, a certain death sentence.
(c) Marcus kills Mr. McTeague as the two fight over money.
(d) Marcus and Mr. McTeague have no water, a certain death sentence.

12. What is most devastating for Trina about her experience with Mr. McTeague?
(a) Mr. McTeague still has no job.
(b) Mr. McTeague took with him all of her savings.
(c) Mr. McTeague's leaving.
(d) What the neighbors might think.

13. Under what name does Mr. McTeague work at his new job?
(a) Belton.
(b) Burlingame.
(c) Burlington.
(d) Beauregard.

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

15. Where does Trina sleep after Mr. McTeague has left her?
(a) In a room above the kindergarten where she cleans.
(b) In a room in Zerkow's old house.
(c) In the McTeague's old flat.
(d) In a room in Miss Baker's flat.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 15, McTeague is fortunate to find a new job with what type of company?

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

3. At first, what does Trina instruct Mr. McTeague to do about the notice from City Hall?

4. After Mr. McTeague leaves his new job, where does he end up?

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

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