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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's first English teacher expose about him in class?
(a) His ignorance.
(b) His insanity.
(c) His awkwardness.
(d) His intelligence.

2. What is the name of the college the protagonist attended?
(a) University of Mississippi.
(b) University of Missouri.
(c) Duke.
(d) Harvard University.

3. Where does Stoner sleep on his first night with Edith after they're married?
(a) In the guest room.
(b) The couch.
(c) In the bed with Edith.
(d) On the floor.

4. Who begins taking care of Edith when she has her first breakdown during their marriage?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) Her mother.

5. How does Stoner feel after being offered a professor job at the university?
(a) Sad.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Excited.
(d) Jovial.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the family the protagonist stays with when he first goes to college?

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

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

4. What is Edith's last name in the book?

5. Who encourages the protagonist to get his PhD?

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