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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. Who tries to convince Lomax to give Stoner his good class schedule back in Chapter XIV?

2. How does Lomax respond to Stoner's threats of teaching his classes wrong in Chapter XIV?

3. How does Stoner initially react to Walker's oral examination?

4. Which of the following excuses does Stoner not use to see Katherine after helping her with her schoolwork in Chapter XII?

5. Who attacks Katherine's presentation in Stoner's seminar?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Edith cause Grace to not be able to spend time with William as a child?

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does William react when Finch asks him if he wanted to be the new head of the English department?

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

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

10. How is William's first meeting with Charles Walker described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of death is one that is portrayed through many characters in the book including David Masters, Archer Sloane, and eventually William Stoner. Considering the evolution of death through these three characters, what might the author be saying about the nature of death and its impact on others?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the concept of introversion that is portrayed in the book. What is the author saying about the nature of being introverted based on his portrayal of William and Sloane in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the author's portrayal of sexuality presented in the book. Part 1.) How is William's view of sexuality different with Edith than from his relationship with Katherine? Part 2.) What is he able to learn about the connection sexuality has with the mind from his relationship with Katherine?

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