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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, To whom and where does Maria bring the collected items to sell?
(a) To Zerkow in his home.
(b) To Zerkow in his shop in the alley of the flat.
(c) To McTeague in his office.
(d) To Zerkow in McTeague's office.

2. What does Mr. McTeague enjoy during his Sunday ritual?
(a) A drink and the music of his concertina.
(b) Reading and the music of his concertina.
(c) A drink and the music of his Victrola.
(d) Reading and the music of his Victrola.

3. What kind of procedure does Mr. McTeague perform on Trina?
(a) An experimental procedure.
(b) A well-known procedure.
(c) A textbook procedure.
(d) An expensive procedure.

4. After Maria sells her wares in Chapter 3, what does she recount a story about?
(a) Gold medallions that once belonged to her family.
(b) A gold plate service that once belonged to her family.
(c) Her long lost beloved family pet.
(d) A mansion that once belonged to her family.

5. How does Mr. McTeague feel about the "Other Dentist?"
(a) He envies the "Other Dentist."
(b) He decides to partner with the "Other Dentist."
(c) He befriends the "Other Dentist."
(d) He challenges the "Other Dentist."

Short Answer Questions

1. What plans does Marcus make as a followup to Trina's care with Mr. McTeague?

2. In the week since Trina initial procedure, what has transpired?

3. In Chapter 3, what are Marcus' feeling about Trina?

4. At the beginning of the novel, what does Marcus tell Mr. McTeague about his cousin, Trina?

5. What phrase best describes Maria's personality?

(see the answer key)

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