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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marcus say to Mr. McTeague, as they drink together in Chapter 8?
(a) Marcus declares that he is Trina's true love.
(b) Marcus gives up and walks out of the bar.
(c) Marcus declares that he won't be taken for a sucker anymore.
(d) Marcus apologizes and says he is sorry for the misunderstanding.

2. After the picnic at Schuetzen Park where do the Sieppes' decide Mr. McTeague will stay?
(a) In Trina's room.
(b) At a local Inn.
(c) They said they didn't care where he stayed.
(d) At a friend's house.

3. How do Old Grannis and Miss Baker meet?
(a) They are forced to speak to each other.
(b) They meet through Trina.
(c) They are introduced by Mr. McTeague.
(d) They both are patients of Mr. McTeague.

4. After Maria sells her wares in Chapter 3, what does she recount a story about?
(a) Her long lost beloved family pet.
(b) A mansion that once belonged to her family.
(c) Gold medallions that once belonged to her family.
(d) A gold plate service that once belonged to her family.

5. Initially, how does Mr. McTeague feel about Trina?
(a) He thinks about Trina occasionally.
(b) He thinks about Trina all the time and his feelings of love begin to grow.
(c) He thinks about Trina all the time and his feelings of dislike begin to grow.
(d) He hardly thinks about Trina at all.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Marcus visit Mr. McTeague at the beginning of the novel?

2. How does Zerkow react to Maria's story?

3. What phrase best describes Maria's personality?

4. In Chapter 6, how does Trina react once her mother asks her if she loves Mr. McTeague?

5. Who does Trina suggest should pay for the picnic she suggests in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Marcus suggest that Mr. McTeague take his courtship with Trina to the next level?

2. What changes Mr. McTeague's mood when he arrives back at Parlours after his confrontation with Marcus at the coffee shop in Chapter 8?

3. Describe Mr. McTeague's opinion of the "Other Dentist."

4. Why does Mr. McTeague and Marcus' friendship begin to crumble as Mr. McTeague and his betrothed spend more and more time together?

5. How does Mr. McTeague meet Trina?

6. What is the name game that Maria and Marcus play each day?

7. What happens when Mr. McTeague proposes to Trina for the second time?

8. What is Marcus more upset about than losing Trina In Chapter 7?

9. What does Maria do to interest Zerkow?

10. What does Trina conclude about why Maria is marrying Zerkow?

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