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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 kind of procedure does Mr. McTeague perform on Trina?
2. What happens to Mr. McTeague's mother during his dentistry training?
3. After Trina's procedure, where does Mr. McTeague go for a long walk?
4. How does Trina want to change her husband during the beginning of their marriage?
5. The picnic at Schuetzen Park results in a turning point of Mr. McTeague's relationship with whom?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 1, as Mr. McTeague builds his dental practice, does he struggle with money issues?
2. How does Mr. McTeague meet Trina?
3. What does Trina conclude about why Maria is marrying Zerkow?
4. In Chapter 8, what is the first sign that Marcus gives Mr. McTeague that he is unhappy with their relationship?
5. In what way does Mr. McTeague express his honest feelings about Trina with his friend, Marcus in chapter 4?
6. What changes Mr. McTeague's mood when he arrives back at Parlours after his confrontation with Marcus at the coffee shop in Chapter 8?
7. In Chapter 2, during Trina's dental work, what happens to make her react strongly?
8. What does Mr. McTeague do during his Sunday routine?
9. What is Selina's reaction to the wrestling match between Mr. McTeague and Marcus in chapter 11?
10. In Chapter 6, when Trina's mother asks if she loves Mr. McTeague, how does Trina answer?
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
At the end of the book, there is an ironic twist. What important role does irony play within the novel? Give three examples of the use of irony within the novel.
Essay Topic 3
The McTeagues get along peacefully after their wedding. What causes the couples first major argument and how is it settled? What does Trina's reaction, after they have made up, reveal about her character?
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