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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 surprise do Marcus and Mr. McTeague run into while calling on Trina at the train station?
(a) They are surprised to run into Old Grannis.
(b) They run into the entire Sieppe family.
(c) They are surprised to run into Augustine.
(d) They run into Zerkow and Maria.

2. Initially, how does Trina feel about Mr. McTeague?
(a) Trina is uncomfortable.
(b) Trina is quite angry.
(c) Trina is fearful.
(d) Trina is quite content.

3. Of all the things that happen at Frenna's, what is Mr. McTeague most concerned about after Marcus' outburst?
(a) That Trina will no longer love him.
(b) That his former friend has just tried to kill him.
(c) That he will no longer be welcome at Frenna's.
(d) The shattered pipe.

4. How does Trina respond to Mr. McTeague's actions at the end of her procedure?
(a) She slaps Mr. McTeague.
(b) She recoils in fear and began to vomit.
(c) She starts crying.
(d) She yells at Mr. McTeague.

5. In the week since Trina initial procedure, what has transpired?
(a) Mr. McTeague is now becoming annoyed with Trina.
(b) IMr. McTeague has become increasingly angry at Trina.
(c) Mr. McTeague is now becoming obsessed with Trina.
(d) Mr. McTeague has forgotten about Trina.

Short Answer Questions

1. When and where does Mr. McTeague ask Trina to marry him for the second time in the novel?

2. Where do the Sieppe family say they will all go?

3. What unexpected guest makes a toast at Trina and Mr. McTeague's wedding?

4. Where does Marcus suggest Mr. McTeague take Trina to make the best impression on Trina's family?

5. After Mr. McTeague's date out with Trina, why does Mr. McTeague ask the Sieppes to stay at Parlours?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mr. McTeague's childhood.

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

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

4. Is Mr. McTeague's wedding to Trina simple or luxurious? What items are served to indicate the class level and style of the event?

5. In Chapter 6, when Trina's mother asks if she loves Mr. McTeague, how does Trina answer?

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

7. In Chapter 8, what is the first sign that Marcus gives Mr. McTeague that he is unhappy with their relationship?

8. How does Maria make money?

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

10. How is the McTeague's first major argument resolved?

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