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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. How does Maria spend her money?

2. What is Marcus' suggestion for Trina and Mr. McTeague after the delivery of the special news?

3. While they are having a drink together in Chapter 8, what does Marcus ask Mr. McTeague for?

4. What does Mr. McTeague do while he is in Trina's room after the picnic at Schuetzen Park?

5. How does Mr. McTeague wish to spend Trina's windfall?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mr. McTeague say about the champagne at his wedding and how does Trina react?

2. What does Trina finally agree to at the lottery party, that she has put off two times previously?

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

4. What is the name game that Maria and Marcus play each day?

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

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

7. In Chapter 3, have Mr. McTeague's feelings for Trina changed over the week since Trina's dental work? If so, how?

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

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

10. How does Trina react when Mr. McTeague calls on her again in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

What is Maria's relationship with money throughout the story? How does she use her money? How does it effect her relationship with other characters?

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