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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 in the dessert, what does Mr. McTeague resolve to do?

2. Where does Trina sleep after Mr. McTeague has left her?

3. What is the historical significance of Mr. McTeague's new job in chapter 20?

4. When Trina refuses Mr. McTeague's request in Chapter 19, how does he react?

5. What prompts this sudden thrust of courage from Miss Baker to offer Old Grannis tea?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

7. Who comes to comfort Old Grannis and why?

8. What happens to create Maria's dementia?

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

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

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?

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

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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