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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's first English teacher expose about him in class?
(a) His ignorance.
(b) His intelligence.
(c) His insanity.
(d) His awkwardness.

2. Where does Edith take Grace for a week for the first time alone with her?
(a) The beach.
(b) Boston.
(c) Her parents' house.
(d) Paris.

3. How does Edith tell Stoner she will answer his marriage proposal?
(a) Through a friend.
(b) In a letter.
(c) Over the phone.
(d) In person.

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

5. What does Stoner become immersed in a passion for as a college student?
(a) History.
(b) Partying.
(c) Girls.
(d) Knowledge.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Edith too tired for on her and Stoner's wedding night?

3. What does Stoner become fixated on during the war when he is an undergraduate?

4. What does the protagonist do during his summers in college?

5. What does Edith do just after her and Stoner are married?

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