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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the staff at Victor's school keep his art teacher around?
(a) Because there is something trendy about having a "distinguished freak" around.
(b) Because he is the son of the dean.
(c) Because he has tenure and cannot be fired.
(d) Because he's an excellent teacher.

3. Whom does Pnin want to rent a room from in Chapter 2?
(a) Laurence and Jane Clements.
(b) Laurence and Judith Clements.
(c) Laurence and Janis Clements .
(d) Laurence and Joan Clements.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How soon after Mrs. Clements tells Pnin he can stay at their house does Pnin arrive?

2. In Chapter 6, who has Pnin found a permanent housing solution from?

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

4. Where were Pnin and his wife Liza staying when she met Dr. Wind, the man she ends up leaving Pnin for?

5. Where did Pnin meet his wife Liza?

(see the answer key)

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