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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XV, XVI, and XVII.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does the author say was only interested in seeking adventure?
(a) David Masters.
(b) Charles Walker.
(c) Ed Frye.
(d) Gordon Finch.

3. How old is the protagonist when he decides to go to college?
(a) 20.
(b) 22.
(c) 18.
(d) 19.

4. What does Stoner become fixated on during the war when he is an undergraduate?
(a) The military.
(b) Politics.
(c) History.
(d) His studies.

5. Who temporarily fills the director of the English department after Sloane's death?
(a) Hollis Lomax.
(b) Ed Frye.
(c) Gordon Finch.
(d) William Stoner.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Lomax claim was the reason that Stoner was prejudiced against Walker?

4. What does news of never penetrate Stoner as it does other students when he is in college?

5. How does Edith tell Stoner she will answer his marriage proposal?

(see the answer key)

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