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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 Mr. McTeague do in his childhood?
(a) He goes away with a traveling salesman to learn the trade.
(b) He plays sports.
(c) He leaves home to join the circus.
(d) He goes away with a travelling dentist to learn the trade.

2. How often does Maria clean Mr. McTeague's flat?
(a) Every month.
(b) Every other month.
(c) Every other week.
(d) Every week.

3. Mrs. Sieppe falls upon hard times at the end of Chapter 10. What does she do?
(a) Takes in lodgers.
(b) Moves to another town.
(c) Other people's laundry.
(d) Knits sweaters for children.

4. In Chapter 3, how have Trina's actions changed toward Mr. McTeague?
(a) Trina has become happier and warmer.
(b) Trina has become reserved, distant, and even cold.
(c) Trina has become excitable and even jumpy.
(d) Trina has become worried and fearful.

5. What phrase best describes Maria's personality?
(a) Preoccupied with appearances.
(b) Shy.
(c) Preoccupied with gambling.
(d) Selfless.

Short Answer Questions

1. How have Trina's feelings changed for Mr. McTeague since the beginning of their marriage during the beginning of Chapter 10?

2. How much money did Trina spent on the wedding?

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

4. What happens when Mr. McTeague walks along in the procession to the picnic at Schuetzen Park?

5. What is Marcus most upset about in hearing Mr. McTeague's announcement in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Trina comfortable with Mr. McTeague?

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

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

4. In Chapter 5, who meets Marcus and Mr. McTeague at the station?

5. How does Trina react when Mr. McTeague calls on her again in Chapter 6?

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

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

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

9. What does Maria do to interest Zerkow?

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

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