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

2. After the picnic at Schuetzen Park where do the Sieppes' decide Mr. McTeague will stay?

3. How does Mr. McTeage react to Marcus' request while they are having a drink together in chapter 8?

4. In Chapter 2, what does Marcus do while he and Trina wait for her appointment with Mr. McTeague?

5. How is the younger dentist whose practice is just down the road from Mr. McTeague's office referred to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who accompanies Mr. McTeague and Trina on their date to the theater, and how does it turn out?

2. Describe Mr. McTeague's opinion of the "Other Dentist."

3. In Chapter 6, when Trina's mother asks if she loves Mr. McTeague, how does Trina answer?

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

5. What does Maria do after the lottery celebration?

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

7. What is the state of Mr. McTeague and Trina's relationship when Trina's treatments are finished?

8. Is Mr. McTeague's wedding to Trina simple or luxurious? What items are served to indicate the class level and style of the event?

9. In Chapter 2, during Trina's dental work, what happens to make her react strongly?

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

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

Mr. McTeague is surrounded by characters that perpetuate the theme of greed. Give three examples of characters that allow greed to overcome their lives and how greed leads to their demise.

Essay Topic 3

When Zerkow is found dead, clutching some broken plates, it is apparent that he took his obsession too far. Describe how each character: Trina, Marcus and Maria takes their own obsession too far. This does not have to be money. Describe, in detail, how this affects the characters around them.

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