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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 subject does the protagonist teach in college?
(a) Science.
(b) English.
(c) Math.
(d) History.

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

3. Why do Edith and Stoner cut their honeymoon short?
(a) Edith's aunt died.
(b) Edith became ill.
(c) William's father died.
(d) To get settled into their apartment.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edith do just after arriving at her and Stoner's new apartment?

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

3. Where do Stoner and his two college friends have their weekly meetings?

4. What program does the protagonist originally go to college to study?

5. How does Edith's mood change after their wedding on their way to their hotel?

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