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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, whom does Pnin invite over for a housewarming party?
(a) Hagen, the Clementses, Betty Bliss, and the Thayers.
(b) Professor Chateau, Al Cook, Susan, and the Clementses.
(c) The Thayers, Gramineev, Varvara, and the Shpolyanskis.
(d) Betty Bliss, Al Cook, Varvara, and Hagen.

2. In Chapter, Bolotov is also at the party. What is the name of his wife?
(a) Varvara.
(b) Tatyana.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Alena.

3. IIn Chapter 3, where have the Clementses gone to visit someone?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Nevada.
(c) An anonymous "Western state."
(d) New York.

4. In Chapter 5, why does the artist who Pnin meets not being incredibly social?
(a) She is painting.
(b) He is painting.
(c) He is trying to eat.
(d) She is trying to eat.

5. What does Pnin begin reading in his favorite spot after he talks to the librarian?
(a) A newsletter circulated by Swedish immigrants.
(b) A newsletter circulated by Polish immigrants.
(c) A newsletter circulated by Russian immigrants.
(d) A newsletter circulated by French immigrants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pnin not use the detailed directions that were given to him to get to the cabin?

2. How would Pnin's laugh be described?

3. In Chapter 6, what do pranksters vandalize in the humanities building?

4. In Chapter 6, how many roommates does Pnin have in the house he is renting?

5. One day, in Chapter 3, Pnin finds the house completely to himself. Where have the Clementses gone?

(see the answer key)

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