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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. In Chapter 7, what does Marcus being upset over Trina's winnings reveal?
(a) Trina has been less of a possession than a person.
(b) Trina has been more of character than a real person.
(c) Trina has been more of a possession than a person.
(d) Trina has been less of a character than a real person.

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

3. What is Mr. McTeague's occupation at the beginning of the book?
(a) A landlord
(b) A car conductor
(c) A dentist
(d) A fisherman

4. When and where does Mr. McTeague ask Trina to marry him for the second time in the novel?
(a) By using Marcus as his spokesman.
(b) On a walk together one Wednesday afternoon.
(c) Via letter.
(d) During another picnic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. McTeague react around Trina at the beginning of chapter 2?

2. What does Zerkow reveal about himself as the novel progresses?

3. How does Marcus react to Mr. McTeague's comment about the champagne at the wedding?

4. At the beginning of the novel, what does Marcus tell Mr. McTeague about his cousin, Trina?

5. What happens as Mr. McTeague and Trina begin to see more of each other in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Maria make money?

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

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

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

5. In Chapter 8, what is Mr. McTeague's new obsession?

6. What does Maria do after the lottery celebration?

7. How does Zerkow react to the news of Trina's windfall?

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

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

10. What does Trina finally agree to at the lottery party, that she has put off two times previously?

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