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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who runs the school that Victor attends?
(a) A renowned artist.
(b) An Episcopalian clergyman.
(c) A man with a doctorate from Harvard.
(d) A Catholic priest.

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

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

4. What does Victor, the son of Liza Wind, fantasize about to escape the boredom of his everyday life at school?
(a) Being a super hero.
(b) Being the son of some great, though distant, king.
(c) Having lots of money.
(d) Being the most popular boy in school.

5. In Chapter 6, how many roommates does Pnin have in the house he is renting?
(a) Two.
(b) Zero.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city did Pnin end up in 1919?

2. How are both of Victor's parents described in Chapter 4 as being?

3. In Chapter 4, what does Pnin buy Victor in preparation for his visit?

4. After Pnin learns that one of his guests at his party is engaged, what does he wish?

5. What does Laurence learn from Pnin, in Chapter 2, that helps to change how he feels about him?

(see the answer key)

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