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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XI and XII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arrives late for Stoner's seminar in Chapter IX?
(a) Katherine Driscoll.
(b) Hollis Lomax.
(c) Ed Frye.
(d) Charles Walker.

2. What does Edith do after her and Stoner make love the first time?
(a) Falls asleep.
(b) Cries.
(c) Vomits.
(d) Laughs.

3. Which of the following excuses does Stoner not use to see Katherine after helping her with her schoolwork in Chapter XII?
(a) Helps with translations.
(b) Brings her lunch.
(c) Offers advice for her dissertation.
(d) Gives her books.

4. What is the name of the graduate student Stoner meets with at the beginning of Chapter IX?
(a) David Masters.
(b) Ed Frye.
(c) Charles Walker.
(d) Katherine Driscoll.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stoner insist Edith do after they are married that seems to open her up?

2. Who begins taking care of Edith when she has her first breakdown during their marriage?

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

4. How does Stoner note his efforts to fail Walker ended in Chapter XI?

5. Who tries to ease Stoner's anxiety when he is getting married?

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