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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VI and VII.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Edith look at her child after she is born?
(a) A disease.
(b) A stranger.
(c) An angel.
(d) A monster.

3. What is the name of the protagonist of the book?
(a) William Stoner.
(b) Ed Frye.
(c) Gordon Finch.
(d) Hollis Lomax.

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

5. What is the name of Stoner's friend who is impressively intelligent and cynical?
(a) David Masters.
(b) Archer Sloane.
(c) Charles Walker.
(d) Hollis Lomax.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose house does Stoner initially meet Edith at?

2. How are the protagonist's parents' reaction to his desire to get a PhD described?

3. What is the name of the college the protagonist attended?

4. Where does Edith travel to after her father's death?

5. Who is Stoner surprised to see come to his housewarming party?

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