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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. Chateau.
(b) Dr. Kukolnikov.
(c) Dr. Hagen.
(d) Dr. Falternfels.

2. What city did Pnin end up in 1919?
(a) Constantinople.
(b) Athens.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

3. In Chapter 4, who has Liza left Dr. Wind for and is preparing to marry?
(a) An Englishman.
(b) A Frenchman.
(c) An Australian.
(d) A Russian.

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

5. In Chapter 6, what does Pnin do with his extra time since he doesn't have as many classes to teach?
(a) Independent research.
(b) Eat.
(c) Chat with other professors.
(d) Sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives early to the housewarming party to assist Pnin with the preparations?

2. How old is Victor in Chapter 4?

3. At the end of Chapter 6, what is Pnin worried that he broke while cleaning up after the housewarming party?

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

5. Where does Pnin take Victor after picking him up from the train station?

(see the answer key)

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