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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's departure, what is Trina doing for money?
(a) Trina is a selling junk for money.
(b) Trina is a librarian.
(c) Trina is a kindergarten teacher.
(d) Trina is a begging for money on the street.

2. What is the historical significance of Mr. McTeague's new job in chapter 20?
(a) Mr. McTeague worked as a child in Los Angeles.
(b) Mr. McTeague is going back to heal things up with Marcus.
(c) Mr. McTeague worked as a child in the Big Dipper Mine before being sent away to learn dentistry.
(d) Mr. McTeague is going back to make amends with the "Other Dentist."

3. Upon the second notice from City Hall, what does Trina suggest that Mr. McTeague do rather than dip into her lottery winnings?
(a) Find something else to do.
(b) Become a plumber.
(c) Continue to work as a dentist.
(d) Leave town immediately.

4. Under what name does Mr. McTeague work at his new job?
(a) Belton.
(b) Beauregard.
(c) Burlington.
(d) Burlingame.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 15, McTeague is fortunate to find a new job with what type of company?
(a) A company that exports furniture.
(b) A company that manufactures dental implements.
(c) A company that makes toys.
(d) A company that manufactures car parts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shift does Mr. McTeague choose in his new job?

2. What do Marcus and Mr. McTeague decide to do with no water in the middle of the desert?

3. As the McTeagues pack up to move, what personal item does the "Other Dentist" make an offer for?

4. Who does Mrs. McTeague suspect is behind the notice from City Hall?

5. In Chapter 21, what is Mr. McTeague's state of mind?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mrs. McTeague show her emotional descent into becoming a miser?

2. What events lead up to Mr. McTeague killing Trina?

3. What does Trina ask of Mr. McTeague before he goes out into the icy, cold rain that further feeds Mr. McTeague's anger?

4. What line of work does Mr. McTeague pursue in Chapter 21, with whom, and what transpires?

5. Who does Mrs. McTeague suspect is behind the City Hall notice and what was the person's motive?

6. Trina expresses her emotions to Mr. McTeague, in Chapter 15, and the tables turn on her. How does Mr. McTeague react?

7. In Chapter 20, what causes Mr. McTeague to take caution, while he alone in his cabin, and what is his reaction?

8. How does Mr. McTeague justify his abusive actions toward his wife in Chapters 15 & 16?

9. What eventually causes Mr. McTeague to leave his new profitable line of work in chapter 21?

10. What action does Old Grannis take that makes him so unhappy?

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