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

2. What kind of impression does the author note that the protagonist had on the memory of those who knew him?
(a) Hateful.
(b) Minimal.
(c) Exceptional.
(d) Unexceptional.

3. What does Stoner find a financial burden for him in Chapter VI?
(a) His car.
(b) His family.
(c) His house.
(d) Grace.

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

5. How does Edith act around Stoner when others are present?
(a) Silly.
(b) Warm.
(c) Aloof.
(d) Cold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stoner become immersed in a passion for as a college student?

2. What is the name of Stoner's family servant who helps take care of his farm?

3. What kind of work does the protagonist spend most of his childhood dedicated to?

4. What does Stoner do with his doctoral thesis when it is finished?

5. How old is the protagonist when he decides to go to college?

(see the answer key)

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