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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 and Trina's date at the theater, who meets the Sieppes at Parlours?
(a) Frenna, the "Other Dentist," and Augustine.
(b) Zerkow, the "Other Dentist," and Augustine.
(c) Maria, Old Grannis, Marcus, and Miss Baker.
(d) Zerkow and Frenna.

2. How does Mr. McTeague react to Trina's greeting as they walk to Schuetzen Park?
(a) He is fearful of Trina's apparent delight in seeing him.
(b) He is saddened Trina's apparent annoyance in seeing him.
(c) He is not surprised by Trina's delight in seeing him.
(d) He is taken aback by Trina's apparent delight in seeing him.

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

4. How does Trina react to Mr. McTeague's second marriage proposal in the novel?
(a) She cries and runs to her parents for help.
(b) She declines.
(c) She accepts.
(d) She screams at him.

5. How does Trina feel while Mr. McTeague's is working on her tooth?
(a) She feels excited.
(b) She feels relaxed.
(c) She feels fearful.
(d) She winces in pain.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Mr. McTeague wish to spend Trina's windfall?

4. In Chapter 3, how have Trina's actions changed toward Mr. McTeague?

5. In Chapter 2, what does Marcus do while he and Trina wait for her appointment with Mr. McTeague?

Short Essay Questions

1. About what subject do the McTeague's have their first major argument?

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

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

4. What kind offer do the Sieppes bestow upon Marcus and Mr. McTeague while at the picnic?

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

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

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

8. Describe Mr. McTeague's childhood.

9. How does Mr. McTeague meet Trina?

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

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