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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. Who is killed during combat in the war while Stoner is in college?
(a) David Masters.
(b) Archer Sloane.
(c) Charles Walker.
(d) Ed Frye.

2. How are the protagonist's parents' reaction to his desire to get a PhD described?
(a) Shocked.
(b) Sad.
(c) Excited.
(d) Happy.

3. What does Stoner become fixated on during the war when he is an undergraduate?
(a) History.
(b) The military.
(c) Politics.
(d) His studies.

4. What is Edith's last name in the book?
(a) Frye.
(b) Driscoll.
(c) Bostwick.
(d) Finch.

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) Charles Walker.
(c) David Masters.
(d) Gordon Finch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the protagonist do during his summers in college?

2. What day of the week does Stoner have a meeting with his two college friends?

3. Who originally informs the protagonist about a new college program that he decides to partake in?

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

5. What does the protagonist decide to study after changing from his original subject in college?

(see the answer key)

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