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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. At first, what does Trina instruct Mr. McTeague to do about the notice from City Hall?
(a) Heed the notice's warning.
(b) Pack up and leave town for good.
(c) Pack up and leave town for a week.
(d) Ignore the notice and continue practicing.

2. What reason does Mr. McTeague's notice from City Hall give for it's message?
(a) Trina forgot to pay the taxes on the lottery winnings.
(b) Mr. McTeague's business has been targeted by the authorities because he works and lives in the same building.
(c) Trina submitted an application for her husband to receive an ethical business award.
(d) Mr. McTeague is no longer allowed to practice because he lacks a formal education.

3. Why is Old Grannis sad about his actions in chapter 17?
(a) He regrets never being able to listen to his phonograph.
(b) He put a price on something he loves.
(c) He regrets his decision to move.
(d) He will never being able to talk with Miss Baker again.

4. After their water supply is destroyed, what do Marcus and Mr. McTeague do while stranded in the desert?
(a) They argue over the spilled water.
(b) They head back toward home and resolve their differences.
(c) They argue about the heat.
(d) They argue over money.

5. How does Mr. McTeague express his feelings to Trina about their money after the mishap during his job hunt?
(a) He raises his fist and makes a motion to strike her.
(b) He says he will no longer tolerate Trina hoarding of their money.
(c) He tells Trina he is angry with her.
(d) He says he is angry with Trina and leaves their flat for good.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. McTeague does return in Chapter 19, what does he demand of Trina?

2. Why do the McTeague's choose to move to someone else's home?

3. Upon entering Maria's apartment to talk, what gruesome discovery does Trina make?

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

5. What mishap happens as Mr. McTeague follows Mrs. McTeague's instructions regarding his job?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the McTeague's relationship deteriorate further in Chapter 18?

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

4. In Chapter 13, what does Mr. McTeague receive from City Hall and how does he react?

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

6. Who comes to comfort Old Grannis and why?

7. When Trina finally decides to get her money, where does she remove the money from and how much does she remove?

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

9. What big decision does Marcus make at the end of chapter 12?

10. How does Trina's obsession with money contribute to her loss of love and relationship?

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