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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 Mr. McTeague express his feelings to Trina about their money after the mishap during his job hunt?

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

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

4. At first, what does Trina instruct Mr. McTeague to do about the notice from City Hall?

5. What does Marcus decide at the end of Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Trina ask of Mr. McTeague before he goes out into the icy, cold rain that further feeds Mr. McTeague's anger?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

As Mr. McTeague's obsession for Trina grows, a darker side of his character is revealed. Compare and contrast each of the following characters' obsessions and describe how they play out during the course of the book: McTeague, Marcus, and Maria.

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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