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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Pnin try to do on his own in Chapter 1 rather than take other people's suggestions?
(a) Find the perfect suit.
(b) Find a better route.
(c) Drive himself to the college.
(d) Write the perfect speech.

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

3. What was Liza's profession when she met Pnin?
(a) A nurse.
(b) A writer and medical student.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A waitress.

4. What is Pnin's first name?
(a) Timofey.
(b) Alfred.
(c) Patrick.
(d) Fredrick.

5. What does Pnin recommend Laurence get, telling him he will not regret it?
(a) His teeth pulled and replaced with dentures.
(b) A hearing aid.
(c) A new suit.
(d) Hair plugs put in.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Pnin traveling at the book opens?

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

3. Like many people from his home country, with what does Pnin have a fascination?

4. How would Pnin be described when he is drunk?

5. What does Pnin use in Chapter 1 that is five years old and, therefore, obsolete?

(see the answer key)

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