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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. How does Trina wish to spend her windfall?
(a) On a house.
(b) Invest the money wisely.
(c) On a diamond ring.
(d) On sign shaped like a big gold tooth.

2. What kind of music does Mr. McTeague enjoy and what memory does the music unearth?
(a) The concertina music reminds Mr. McTeague of when he went to dental college.
(b) The Victrola music reminds Mr. McTeague of when he worked at the Big Dipper Mine in Placer County.
(c) The concertina music reminds Mr. McTeague of when he worked at the Big Dipper Mine in Placer County.
(d) The Victrola music reminds Mr. McTeague of when he went to dental college.

3. What does Zerkow reveal about himself as the novel progresses?
(a) His warmth and love.
(b) His greed.
(c) His fear.
(d) His confusion.

4. How has Marcus' behavior changed since Trina has become engaged to Mr. McTeague?
(a) Marcus enjoys being the bigger man.
(b) Marcus is generous.
(c) Marcus is spiteful.
(d) Marcus is selfless.

5. Who meets Mr. McTeague at the coffee-joint a few days after Trina's procedure?
(a) Marcus.
(b) Zerkow.
(c) Mr. Sieppe.
(d) The "Other Dentist."

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Marcus handle Mr. McTeague's news as they walk in Chapter 4?

2. What does Marcus suggest that Mr. McTeague do with his courtship with Trina?

3. In Chapter 7, what does Marcus being upset over Trina's winnings reveal?

4. How does Mr. McTeage react to Marcus' request while they are having a drink together in chapter 8?

5. How is the younger dentist whose practice is just down the road from Mr. McTeague's office referred to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who accompanies Mr. McTeague and Trina on their date to the theater, and how does it turn out?

2. In Chapter 3, have Trina's feelings toward McTeague changed? If so, how?

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

4. What is Selina's reaction to the wrestling match between Mr. McTeague and Marcus in chapter 11?

5. Is Trina comfortable with Mr. McTeague?

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

7. In Chapter 2, during Trina's dental work, what happens to make her react strongly?

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

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

10. In Chapter 1, as Mr. McTeague builds his dental practice, does he struggle with money issues?

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