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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 4, who does Pnin now rent a house from?
(a) The Clements brothers.
(b) The Lawerence brothers.
(c) The Sheppard brothers.
(d) The Crawford brothers.

2. In Chapter 6, who will replace Pnin's friend as department head?
(a) Dr. Kukolnikov.
(b) Dr. Hagen.
(c) Dr. Chateau.
(d) Dr. Falternfels.

3. Who helps Pnin to salvage his trip in Chapter 1?
(a) The flight attendant.
(b) The boat captain.
(c) The train conductor.
(d) A truck driver.

4. What city did Pnin end up in 1919?
(a) Athens.
(b) London.
(c) Constantinople.
(d) Paris.

5. In Chapter 2, whom does Mrs. Clements invite Pnin to meet which he declines?
(a) Professor Thayer.
(b) Professor Bliss.
(c) Professor Entwistle.
(d) Professor Wind.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what university does Pnin learn his friend tried to get him a position at?

2. In Chapter 5, whom does Pnin wish could have been there to meet the artist at the party?

3. Besides teaching his students to speak the language that he teaches, what does Pnin occasionally treat his class to?

4. At the party in Chapter 5, what book does Pnin end up getting into an argument with Bolotov over?

5. At the end of chapter 1, what poem does Pnin recall reciting in front of the entire school when he was a child?

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