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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. While at his new job, Mr. McTeague peers into the darkness from his new room, who does he see coming?

2. How does Old Grannis react to Miss Baker's offer of tea?

3. How does Mr. McTeague feel about Trina after he expresses his feelings about their money?

4. What event immediately happens to Mr. McTeague after he and his wife move, that causes further tension in the McTeague household?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 17, Old Grannis is sad about something he's done. What is it?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens in the desert when Marcus confronts Mr. McTeague and how do the two solve the situation?

3. What action does Old Grannis take that makes him so unhappy?

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

5. Trina expresses her emotions to Mr. McTeague, in Chapter 15, and the tables turn on her. How does Mr. McTeague react?

6. What line of work does Mr. McTeague pursue in Chapter 21, with whom, and what transpires?

7. What happens to create Maria's dementia?

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

9. What drives Zerkow to madness and why does he kill Maria?

10. What eventually causes Mr. McTeague to leave his new profitable line of work in chapter 21?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 16, Zerkow is finally driven past the threshold of madness. Even though he believes he found his wife's treasure, why does Trina believe he chose to kill himself? What two other characters are driven to madness and why?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Marcus seethes with envy for Mr. McTeague during most of the book. He finally decides to confront Mr. McTeague. Why is Mr. McTeague shocked at Marcus' confrontation at the coffee-joint? What is Mr. McTeague's reasoning for waiting up for Marcus at Parlours?

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