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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Trina's procedure, where does Mr. McTeague go for a long walk?

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

3. After Mr. McTeague's date out with Trina, why does Mr. McTeague ask the Sieppes to stay at Parlours?

4. In Chapter 4, what other side of Marcus's personality is revealed?

5. What is the name of Mr. McTeague's office?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mr. McTeague's childhood.

2. What is Marcus more upset about than losing Trina In Chapter 7?

3. In Chapter 8, what is Mr. McTeague's new obsession?

4. In Chapter 3, have Trina's feelings toward McTeague changed? If so, how?

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

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

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

8. How is the McTeague's first major argument resolved?

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

10. How does Maria make money?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As Mr. McTeague's obsession for Trina grows, a darker side of his character is revealed. Compare and contrast each of the following characters' obsessions and describe how they play out during the course of the book: McTeague, Marcus, and Maria.

Essay Topic 2

Why does Trina choose to say yes to Mr. McTeague's proposal at her lottery celebration? What does this say about the future of their relationship? Why does she wait until Mr. McTeague's third attempt before accepting his proposal?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 16, Zerkow is finally driven past the threshold of madness. Even though he believes he found his wife's treasure, why does Trina believe he chose to kill himself? What two other characters are driven to madness and why?

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