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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Liza decide to send Victor to a particular school in Chapter 4?
(a) She thought it was a nice compromise of history and the atmosphere of the Lutheran Church.
(b) She thought it was a nice compromise of science and the atmosphere of the Roman Catholic Church.
(c) She thought it was a nice compromise of art and science and had an easy going atmosphere.
(d) She thought it was a nice compromise between modern psychology and the atmosphere of the Greek Catholic Church.

2. In Chapter 6, what country is the department head's replacement from?
(a) Austria.
(b) Russia.
(c) Australia.
(d) Germany.

3. Who stayed in the room before Pnin at the Clementses' house?
(a) An old lady.
(b) A young boy.
(c) A young girl.
(d) An old man.

4. At Pnin's housewarming party, what guest tells him she has become engaged?
(a) Betty Bliss.
(b) Liza.
(c) Varvara.
(d) Susan.

5. What does Pnin like to put in the Clementses' washing machine?
(a) His shirts.
(b) Things that don't belong, like shoes.
(c) His pants.
(d) His socks.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When does Victor learn of Pnin's existence?

4. In Chapter 6, how is Pnin feeling about his lack of students this semester?

5. What is the name of Pnin's friend who heads the department that Pnin's job is attached to?

(see the answer key)

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