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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 is the name of the protagonist's first English teacher?
(a) Gordon Finch.
(b) Archer Sloane.
(c) David Masters.
(d) Hollis Lomax.

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

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

4. What can the protagonist's parents not do about his decision to get a PhD?
(a) Understand.
(b) Support.
(c) Accept.
(d) Believe.

5. What kind of work does the protagonist spend most of his childhood dedicated to?
(a) Singing.
(b) Writing.
(c) Farming.
(d) Cooking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose house does Stoner initially meet Edith at?

2. Who does Stoner find as an outlet for love and affection in Chapter V?

3. What is Edith too tired for on her and Stoner's wedding night?

4. Where do Edith and Stoner go on their honeymoon?

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

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