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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. Upon entering Maria's apartment to talk, what gruesome discovery does Trina make?

2. What is the immediate course of action taken by the McTeagues after receipt of the second notice from City Hall?

3. When Mr. McTeague does return in Chapter 19, what does he demand of Trina?

4. After Mr. McTeague leaves his new job, where does he end up?

5. Under what name does Mr. McTeague work at his new job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What big decision does Marcus make at the end of chapter 12?

2. How does Mr. McTeague justify his abusive actions toward his wife in Chapters 15 & 16?

3. How does the McTeague's relationship deteriorate further in Chapter 18?

4. What events lead up to Mr. McTeague killing Trina?

5. How does Trina's obsession with money contribute to her loss of love and relationship?

6. What does Mr. McTeague do after he confronts and kills his wife?

7. Who does Mrs. McTeague suspect is behind the City Hall notice and what was the person's motive?

8. How does Mrs. McTeague show her emotional descent into becoming a miser?

9. When Trina finally decides to get her money, where does she remove the money from and how much does she remove?

10. In Chapter 13, what does Mr. McTeague receive from City Hall and how does he react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Trina choose to say yes to Mr. McTeague's proposal at her lottery celebration? What does this say about the future of their relationship? Why does she wait until Mr. McTeague's third attempt before accepting his proposal?

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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