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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 views the University as a center for knowledge and enlightenment?
(a) Archer Sloane.
(b) David Masters.
(c) William Stoner.
(d) Hollis Lomax.

2. What kind of impression does the author note that the protagonist had on the memory of those who knew him?
(a) Minimal.
(b) Hateful.
(c) Unexceptional.
(d) Exceptional.

3. What does Stoner say he has no feelings of in regards to the war?
(a) Acceptance.
(b) Pride.
(c) Patriotism.
(d) Politics.

4. Where did Edith cancel plans for in order to marry Stoner?
(a) South America.
(b) Europe.
(c) China.
(d) Africa.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject does the protagonist teach in college?

2. What is Edith too tired for on her and Stoner's wedding night?

3. Who begins taking care of Edith when she has her first breakdown during their marriage?

4. What state is the protagonist from?

5. What kind of setting did the protagonist grow up in?

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