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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XIII and XIV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Stoner describe his classes after Lomax takes over the English department?
(a) Satisfying.
(b) Exciting.
(c) Boring and unfulfilling.
(d) Fulfilling.

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

3. How old is the protagonist when he decides to go to college?
(a) 18.
(b) 20.
(c) 22.
(d) 19.

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

5. Which of the following excuses does Stoner not use to see Katherine after helping her with her schoolwork in Chapter XII?
(a) Brings her lunch.
(b) Offers advice for her dissertation.
(c) Helps with translations.
(d) Gives her books.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edith do just after arriving at her and Stoner's new apartment?

2. Who encourages the protagonist to get his PhD?

3. How does Stoner begin looking at the value of his life in Chapter XI?

4. Where does Edith take Grace for a week for the first time alone with her?

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

(see the answer key)

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