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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VIII and IX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Stoner find as an outlet for love and affection in Chapter V?
(a) Barbara.
(b) Katherine.
(c) Jane.
(d) Grace.

2. Who does the author note a change in at the beginning of Chapter VIII?
(a) Edith.
(b) Hollis.
(c) Gordon.
(d) William.

3. How does the Great Depression initially impact Columbus?
(a) It is unaffected.
(b) It is devastated.
(c) Very badly.
(d) Slightly sets them back.

4. What is the name of the protagonist of the book?
(a) William Stoner.
(b) Gordon Finch.
(c) Hollis Lomax.
(d) Ed Frye.

5. How many days is Edith in labor?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 1 day.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 6 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Edith and Stoner cut their honeymoon short?

2. What does news of never penetrate Stoner as it does other students when he is in college?

3. Who does Hollis Lomax remind Stoner of?

4. Who does Edith begin using against Stoner after her father's death?

5. What day of the week does Stoner have a meeting with his two college friends?

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