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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, where is the cabin that Pnin is headed to located?
(a) The Willows.
(b) The Birches.
(c) The Pines.
(d) The Aspens.

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

3. For many years, what language have students not been particularly interested in learning?
(a) Polish.
(b) Russian.
(c) German.
(d) French.

4. What war is America in the midst of in Chapter 6?
(a) None of the answers is correct
(b) The Cold War.
(c) World War II.
(d) Vietnam War.

5. In Chapter 5, whom does Pnin run into while getting ready to go for a swim?
(a) His old friend Chateau.
(b) Laurence Clements.
(c) Varvara.
(d) Susan.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the party in Chapter 5, what type of game do the guests play after dinner?

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

3. At the party in Chapter 5, how old are most of the women?

4. In Chapter, Bolotov is also at the party. What is the name of his wife?

5. At the party in Chapter 5, who quickly changes the subject when Bolotov and Pnin begin to argue?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Roza Shpolyanski and Pnin talk about at the party in Chapter 5?

2. Who are some of the people that Pnin invites to his housewarming party in Chapter 6?

3. How popular are Pnin's classes and how stable is his teaching position?

4. What does Victor Wind fantasize about during school?

5. Where is Pnin living in Chapter 6 and how does he feel about it?

6. Why does Liza decide to send Victor to school at St. Bartholomew's?

7. Describe the character of Victor.

8. Who are a few of the people who are attending the party in Chapter 5 with whom Pnin is acquainted?

9. What does Pnin give to Victor during their first meeting?

10. Who runs St. Bartholomew's? Describe in detail.

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