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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, why there are only a few people at the housewarming party?
(a) The flu is going around and many people are sick.
(b) Pnin didn't want a big party.
(c) Several people declined.
(d) Pnin gave out bad directions to his house.

2. Who helps Pnin to adapt his room at the Clementses' house to his own utility and personality?
(a) His brother.
(b) Laurence.
(c) Mrs. Clement.
(d) One of his students.

3. How soon after Mrs. Clements tells Pnin he can stay at their house does Pnin arrive?
(a) Two hours later.
(b) A day later.
(c) A half hour later.
(d) Ten minutes later.

4. What is Laurence Clements, a fellow professor of Pnin's, most popular course at college?
(a) Studying facial expressions.
(b) Studying body language.
(c) Analyzing handwriting.
(d) Analyzing gestures.

5. After everyone leaves Pnin's housewarming, what does he immediately begin to do?
(a) Vacuum.
(b) Call Victor.
(c) Take a bath.
(d) Wash dishes.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Pnin's housewarming party, what guest tells him she has become engaged?

2. At the end of Chapter 6, what does Pnin drop onto a pile of dishes?

3. What does Pnin call World War II?

4. In Chapter 6, whom does Pnin invite over for a housewarming party?

5. What does Victor show a lot of talent in, which for some reason worries his parents?

(see the answer key)

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