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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VI and VII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the protagonist decide to study after changing from his original subject in college?
(a) Biology.
(b) English.
(c) History.
(d) Math.

2. What is Edith's last name in the book?
(a) Driscoll.
(b) Frye.
(c) Finch.
(d) Bostwick.

3. What subject does the protagonist teach in college?
(a) Science.
(b) English.
(c) History.
(d) Math.

4. Who dies at the beginning of Chapter VII?
(a) Stoner's father.
(b) Gordon Finch.
(c) Ed Frye.
(d) Stoner's mother.

5. How many days is Edith in labor?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 1 day.
(c) 6 hours.
(d) 3 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edith inform Stoner she wants that surprises him in Chapter V?

2. How are the protagonist's grades described when he first starts college?

3. Who temporarily fills the director of the English department after Sloane's death?

4. Where do Stoner and his two college friends have their weekly meetings?

5. What is the name of the ship that sinks and causes America to join the war?

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