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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. In Chapter 3, To whom and where does Maria bring the collected items to sell?

2. What happens as Mr. McTeague and Trina begin to see more of each other in Chapter 5?

3. How does Trina react to Mr. McTeague's second marriage proposal in the novel?

4. How does Trina wish to spend her windfall?

5. Zerkow's insatiable hunger for stories about wealth is a symbol of what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Mr. McTeague do during his Sunday routine?

3. How does Marcus handle McTeague's news of his growing feelings for Trina?

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

5. Describe Mr. McTeague's childhood.

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

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

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

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

10. What does Maria do after the lottery celebration?

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

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 3

When Marcus first realizes that Mr. McTeague is interested in Trina, he appears generous in "giving" Trina to Mr. McTeague. But Marcus seethes with envy throughout the book. Describe how the following characters reveal envy: Trina, Maria, Marcus, and Mr. McTeague.

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