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

2. What is Stoner certain of regarding Katherine when he realizes he has feelings for her?
(a) She is too young.
(b) She isn't interested in him.
(c) She is too old.
(d) She is in love with him.

3. Who cautions Stoner about his affair with Katherine because he could lose his job?
(a) Frye.
(b) Masters.
(c) Lomax.
(d) Finch.

4. What is Stoner doing when Katherine comes to visit him in Chapter XII?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Eating.
(c) Meeting with a student.
(d) Grading papers.

5. How many seminars are students required to take to finish a doctorate at Stoner's university?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stoner come down with in Chapter XIV?

2. Who dies at the beginning of Chapter VII?

3. What role does Stoner consistently find himself happiest in?

4. What does Stoner question Walker about to see his basic knowledge during his oral examination?

5. Who arrives late for Stoner's seminar in Chapter IX?

(see the answer key)

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