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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters II and III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What day of the week does Stoner have a meeting with his two college friends?
(a) Friday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Sunday.

2. What does news of never penetrate Stoner as it does other students when he is in college?
(a) Popularity.
(b) The war.
(c) Politics.
(d) Parties.

3. How does Edith tell Stoner she will answer his marriage proposal?
(a) Through a friend.
(b) Over the phone.
(c) In a letter.
(d) In person.

4. Who argues that war had a tendency to destroy the civilization of learning?
(a) Gordon Finch.
(b) Archer Sloane.
(c) Ed Frye.
(d) Charles Walker.

5. What state is the protagonist from?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Missouri.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What subject does the protagonist teach in college?

3. How are the protagonist's attempts at telling his parents he is getting a PhD described?

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

5. Who does the protagonist not tell about his decision to change his course of study in college?

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