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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One day, in Chapter 3, Pnin finds the house completely to himself. Where have the Clementses gone?
(a) To visit their daughter Isabel.
(b) To visit their son Jacob.
(c) To visit Joan's mother.
(d) To visit Laurence's father.

2. What does the professor, who Pnin decides to track down in Chapter 3, teach at the college?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Biology.
(d) Fine Arts.

3. Where does Pnin make his first stop in Chapter 1 while traveling?
(a) Westwood.
(b) Whitchurch.
(c) Williamsburg.
(d) Walbrook.

4. How does Pnin finally end up getting to the town in Chapter 1?
(a) He gets a ride from his brother.
(b) He gets a ride with a group of men.
(c) He gets a ride with a young couple.
(d) He gets a ride with a group of women.

5. Why can't Pnin get his bag back from the man in Chapter 1?
(a) The man does not like foreign people.
(b) The man wants to keep the bag for himself.
(c) The man has dementia.
(d) The man does not understand Pnin's imperfect English.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Clements react to Laurence not wanting Pnin to stay in their house?

2. Why doesn't Laurence want Pnin to stay in his house?

3. Where did Pnin meet his wife Liza?

4. What does Pnin have because the man will not give him his bag back in Chapter 1?

5. Whom does Mrs. Clements tell she is looking to rent out her room?

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