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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters IV and V.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Stoner insist Edith do after they are married that seems to open her up?
(a) Have a baby.
(b) Cook for neighbors.
(c) Build a home.
(d) Entertain guests.

2. Who sees the University as a kind of asylum to protect people too useless to survive the world?
(a) David Masters.
(b) Edith Bostwick.
(c) Katherine Driscoll.
(d) Hollis Lomax.

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

4. How does Edith's mood change after their wedding on their way to their hotel?
(a) It worsens.
(b) It lightens.
(c) She won't stop crying.
(d) She becomes silent.

5. How does Edith act around Stoner when others are present?
(a) Aloof.
(b) Cold.
(c) Warm.
(d) Silly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of work does the protagonist spend most of his childhood dedicated to?

2. Who does Stoner find as an outlet for love and affection in Chapter V?

3. What is the name of the child Edith has?

4. How are the protagonist's parents' reaction to his desire to get a PhD described?

5. What is the name of Stoner's friend who is impressively intelligent and cynical?

(see the answer key)

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