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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. Who tells Stoner that he should be the one insulted by Charles Walker's presentation in Chapter IX?
(a) Hollis.
(b) Katherine.
(c) David.
(d) Archer.

2. What two poles did university students lean to in regards to the feud between Lomax and Stoner?
(a) Avoidance and protest.
(b) Curiosity and indifference.
(c) Fierce loyalty and avoidance.
(d) Indifference and protest.

3. What does Stoner find a financial burden for him in Chapter VI?
(a) Grace.
(b) His house.
(c) His family.
(d) His car.

4. What does Stoner question Walker about to see his basic knowledge during his oral examination?
(a) Renaissance literature.
(b) History of literature.
(c) The Canterbury Tales.
(d) Shakespeare.

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

2. How does Edith act around Stoner when others are present?

3. How does Stoner begin looking at the value of his life in Chapter XI?

4. What does Stoner come down with in Chapter XIV?

5. How does Edith's father die in the book?

(see the answer key)

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