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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XIII and XIV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Stoner describe his classes after Lomax takes over the English department?
(a) Satisfying.
(b) Fulfilling.
(c) Boring and unfulfilling.
(d) Exciting.

2. What is the name of the book's author?
(a) Charles Dickens.
(b) John Williams.
(c) Dan Brown.
(d) C.S. Lewis.

3. What does Edith begin remodeling Stoner's basement study as after her father's death?
(a) A new kitchen.
(b) A photography studio.
(c) An art studio.
(d) A new living room.

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

5. Who is described as being only a little annoyed by Katherine and Stoner's relationship?
(a) Katherine's husband.
(b) Grace.
(c) Edith.
(d) Lomax.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of seminar does Stoner allow a student to take in Chapter IX?

3. Who begins questioning Walker during his oral examination that dashes Stoner's hopes for him?

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

5. How does Edith lie in bed waiting for Stoner for hours in Chapter V?

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