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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 old Grannis accidentally do in Chapter 11?
(a) He mistakenly takes Miss Baker's mail.
(b) He accidentally knocks Miss Baker down the stairs.
(c) He mistakenly hurts Miss Baker's cat.
(d) He accidentally knocks Miss Baker's grocery basket down the stairs.

2. Why is Mr. McTeague so upset with "Other Dentist" in Chapter 4?
(a) The "Other Dentist" is stealing money from Mr. McTeague.
(b) The "Other Dentist" has stolen money from Mr. McTeague.
(c) He is afriad Trina could be attracted to someone like the "Other Dentist."
(d) Marcus has become friends with the "Other Dentist" and Mr. McTeague is jealous.

3. In Chapter 3, To whom and where does Maria bring the collected items to sell?
(a) To Zerkow in McTeague's office.
(b) To Zerkow in his home.
(c) To Zerkow in his shop in the alley of the flat.
(d) To McTeague in his office.

4. In Chapter 4, what other side of Marcus's personality is revealed?
(a) Marcus's soft side is revealed when he is lovesick over Trina.
(b) Marcus's dark side is revealed because he cannot stand the thought of being lesser than anyone else.
(c) Marcus's soft side is revealed when he supports his friend in pursuing Trina.
(d) Marcus's dark side is revealed because he plots to kill Mr. McTeague.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. McTeague doing when the novel begins?

2. After they are married, where does Trina suggest she and Mr. McTeague should have a picnic?

3. Mrs. Sieppe falls upon hard times at the end of Chapter 10. What does she do?

4. How does Mr. McTeague change, with Trina's efforts, during the beginning of their marriage?

5. Who does the picnic party that Trina planned run into?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Maria make money?

2. How does Mr. McTeague react upon meeting Trina?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Maria do after the lottery celebration?

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

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