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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 art and science and had an easy going atmosphere.
(b) She thought it was a nice compromise between modern psychology and the atmosphere of the Greek Catholic Church.
(c) She thought it was a nice compromise of science and the atmosphere of the Roman Catholic Church.
(d) She thought it was a nice compromise of history and the atmosphere of the Lutheran Church.

2. In Chapter 6, how soon before the party does Pnin begin preparing food and drinks?
(a) A few minutes before.
(b) A day before.
(c) A week before.
(d) Hours before.

3. What happened right before Pnin left his home country?
(a) His girlfriend died.
(b) His wife died.
(c) His sister died.
(d) His parents died.

4. In Chapter 6, what do pranksters vandalize in the humanities building?
(a) The bathrooms.
(b) Pnin's classroom.
(c) Statues.
(d) Water fountains.

5. Mrs. Clements was in the same city as Pnin in 1919, what was she doing there?
(a) Studying at a university.
(b) Working as a waitress.
(c) Living with her grandparents.
(d) Teaching at a university.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Pnin to adapt his room at the Clementses' house to his own utility and personality?

2. What country did Pnin leave right before coming to America?

3. Who stayed in the room before Pnin at the Clementses' house?

4. What does Pnin recommend Laurence get, telling him he will not regret it?

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

(see the answer key)

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