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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. After Mr. McTeague leaves Trina for good, In what location does he find a job?

2. In Chapter 21, what is Mr. McTeague's state of mind?

3. What animal does Marcus bring with him to the desert?

4. What final event leads to Mr. McTeague's demise?

5. What is the doctor's suggestion for saving Mrs. McTeague's life?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What news does the "Other Dentist" deliver that change's Mrs. McTeague's view of what other people think about the couple's financial situation?

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

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

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

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

9. What do Marcus and Mr. McTeague fight over as they stand in the desert heat?

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

Please give at least two examples from the book that demonstrate Mr. McTeague's discomfort and/or awkward behavior exacerbating a situation, and why he may have reacted with such discomfort and/or awkwardness.

Essay Topic 3

Maria creates scandal throughout the book. Explore her character and her motives by answering the following:

Part 1) What motive does Maria have for sharing her stories of wealth and money with Zerkow?

Part 2) Why does she become so excited when Old Grannis and Miss Baker are so uncomfortable with each other?

Part 3) What are some possible motives for Maria to act they way she does? What is her ultimate goal?

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