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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. What does Stoner insist Edith do after they are married that seems to open her up?
2. What is the name of the city the protagonist's college is in?
3. What is the name of Stoner's family servant who helps take care of his farm?
4. What kind of impression does the author note that the protagonist had on the memory of those who knew him?
5. Who begins taking care of Edith when she has her first breakdown during their marriage?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does William react after being offered a teaching job at the University of Missouri?
2. How is William's first meeting with Edith described in the book?
3. How does Edith act just after her and William are married?
4. How is William and Edith's first night together as a married couple described?
5. How does Sloane react when William suggests enlisting in WWI?
6. How is William's study of English described over the three years he studies at the University of Missouri?
7. How is William's early life on his family farm described for the first time in the book?
8. How is William described just before his wedding to Edith?
9. Why does Edith's father commit suicide?
10. How does William tell his parents about continuing to study English in college rather than agriculture?
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 portrayal of infidelity presented in the book. How does the author present a different view of infidelity in William and Katherine's affair? Does it appear to be more acceptable given their unique situation?
Essay Topic 3
Examine the theme of emotion that is portrayed in the book. What role does emotion play in William's life, including at home and at work? Does he appear to be an emotional person or does he lack a connection to this part of himself?
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