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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edith begin remodeling Stoner's basement study as after her father's death?

2. How late is Stoner for his appointment with Katherine to discuss her paper?

3. What must Stoner serve on in regards to Charles Walker's oral examination?

4. Who is not present at Walker's oral examination?

5. What kind of company does Edith become involved in after her father's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Charles Walker arrive to his first class with William?

2. How does Lomax react after William refuses to pass Charles Walker?

3. What is the nature of William's conversation with Lomax when he tries to mend their relationship over the Charles Walker situation?

4. How is William and Katherine's week away in the Ozarks described?

5. How does William's teaching schedule change after Lomax is appointed chair of the English department?

6. Why does William's relationship with Katherine end?

7. How is William able to get his preferred class schedule back from Lomax in Chapter XIV?

8. How does William react when Finch suggests he pass Walker because he could lose his job?

9. How does Edith's social life change after her father's death?

10. How do William and Katherine begin their love affair with one another?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the author's portrayal of farm life in the book. How is the way of life of William's parents on the farm different from what he finds in college and what did farm life prevent William from experiencing out of life that he found elsewhere?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the theme of dedication that is portrayed in the book. Why does William show such dedication to Edith, especially during his relationship with Katherine, considering the turmoil and challenges he experiences in his home life? What is telling about his nature based on his dedication to his family?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters Katherine and Edith in the book. How might William consider Katherine everything he wished for Edith to be and what is holding Edith back from being that person for him?

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