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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 is Stoner surprised to see come to his housewarming party?
(a) Ed Frye.
(b) Hollis Lomax.
(c) Gordon Finch.
(d) Edith Bostwick.

2. What is the name of Stoner's friend who is impressively intelligent and cynical?
(a) Hollis Lomax.
(b) Charles Walker.
(c) Archer Sloane.
(d) David Masters.

3. Who attacks Katherine's presentation in Stoner's seminar?
(a) Charles Walker.
(b) William Stoner.
(c) Ed Frye.
(d) Hollis Lomax.

4. Who originally informs the protagonist about a new college program that he decides to partake in?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) His sister.
(d) His brother.

5. How does Edith's father die in the book?
(a) A car wreck.
(b) A heart attack.
(c) He is shot.
(d) He commits suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What program does the protagonist originally go to college to study?

2. Where does Stoner begin spending his time after Edith remodels his study?

3. How are the protagonist's attempts at telling his parents he is getting a PhD described?

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

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

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