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

2. Why was Pnin's office recently relocated?
(a) The building was being renovated.
(b) He needed a bigger office.
(c) There were complaints about Pnin.
(d) To accommodate a new Austrian professor.

3. Why doesn't Laurence want Pnin to stay in his house?
(a) He thinks Pnin is strange.
(b) He thinks Pnin is mean.
(c) He thinks Pnin is dirty.
(d) He hates Pnin.

4. How does the man who runs Victor's school treat the children?
(a) Gently.
(b) Happily.
(c) Sternly.
(d) With minimal tolerance.

5. What country did Pnin leave right before coming to America?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Poland.
(d) Switzerland.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Pnin when he left his home country?

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

3. What brings Pnin to tears at the end of Chapter 3?

4. How are both of Victor's parents described in Chapter 4 as being?

5. How old is Victor in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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