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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. What is Marcus most upset about in hearing Mr. McTeague's announcement in Chapter 7?

2. Initially, how does Trina feel about Mr. McTeague?

3. What does Mr. McTeague administer to Trina during her dental procedure?

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

5. What phrase best describes Maria's personality?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Selina's reaction to the wrestling match between Mr. McTeague and Marcus in chapter 11?

2. What changes Mr. McTeague's mood when he arrives back at Parlours after his confrontation with Marcus at the coffee shop in Chapter 8?

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

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

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

6. What does Maria do to interest Zerkow?

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

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

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

10. How does Mr. McTeague meet Trina?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The fact that Trina worries about what people will think is apparent from the start of the book. Give three examples of the theme of appearances versus reality and how it unfolds during the McTeague wedding.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 15, Maria foreshadows the coming violence in the McTeague's relationship. What does Maria say and how does Mrs. McTeague's disregard of Maria's advice lead to a turn in Mrs. McTeague's life? What are some other examples of foreshadowing in the book?

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