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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 the protagonist decide to study after changing from his original subject in college?
(a) English.
(b) Math.
(c) Biology.
(d) History.

2. What war is beginning in Chapter II?
(a) World War I.
(b) World War II.
(c) Cold War.
(d) Vietnam War.

3. Who reacts in a fit of rage when Stoner says he may enlist in the war?
(a) David Masters.
(b) Archer Sloane.
(c) Hollis Lomax.
(d) Ed Frye.

4. What is the name of the family the protagonist stays with when he first goes to college?
(a) The Footes.
(b) The Williams.
(c) The Wilsons.
(d) The Smiths.

5. What is the name of Stoner's friend who is a mediocre intellect who is in the English department out of convenience?
(a) Hollis Lomax.
(b) David Masters.
(c) Charles Walker.
(d) Gordon Finch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stoner insist Edith do after they are married that seems to open her up?

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

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

4. What is the name of the protagonist of the book?

5. Who encourages the protagonist to get his PhD?

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