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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. After Mr. McTeague's date out with Trina, why does Mr. McTeague ask the Sieppes to stay at Parlours?
(a) To keep Trina with him as long as possible.
(b) To avoid Mr. Sieppe's anger.
(c) To get to know the Sieppes better.
(d) To avoid having to leave the theater early to catch the last ferry back.

2. After Trina's procedure, where does Mr. McTeague go for a long walk?
(a) To Fisherman's Warf.
(b) To his office.
(c) To the Cliff House.
(d) To the Presidio.

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

4. How does Mr. McTeague change, with Trina's efforts, during the beginning of their marriage?
(a) He becomes a part of a class with convictions and views.
(b) He becomes interconnected with his wife and those around him.
(c) He becomes isolated and does not speak with others.
(d) He remains unchanged in the midst of changing class convictions and views.

5. In Chapter 4, how does Mr. McTeague react when Marcus voices his concern over McTeague's silence during their long walk?
(a) Mr. McTeague yells, "I hate San Francisco!" when Marcus asks about his flat.
(b) Mr. McTeague is silent when Marcus presses him about Trina.
(c) Mr. McTeague speaks up when Marcus presses him about Trina.
(d) Mr. McTeague yells, "I love Trina!" when Marcus presses him about his finances.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does old Grannis accidentally do in Chapter 11?

2. As Mr. McTeague returns home after Frenna's , what does he find in the parcel outside his door?

3. In Chapter 4, what other side of Marcus's personality is revealed?

4. Mrs. Sieppe falls upon hard times at the end of Chapter 10. What does she do?

5. After Maria sells her wares in Chapter 3, what does she recount a story about?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Mr. McTeague express his honest feelings about Trina with his friend, Marcus in chapter 4?

2. What does Maria do to interest Zerkow?

3. How does Trina react to Mr. McTeague upon his arrival at the station? Is this the reaction Mr. McTeague expected?

4. What is the state of Mr. McTeague and Trina's relationship when Trina's treatments are finished?

5. How does Mr. McTeague meet Trina?

6. Is Trina comfortable with Mr. McTeague?

7. Describe Mr. McTeague's childhood.

8. How does Maria make money?

9. In Chapter 3, have Mr. McTeague's feelings for Trina changed over the week since Trina's dental work? If so, how?

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

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