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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who helps Pnin to adapt his room at the Clementses' house to his own utility and personality?
(a) Mrs. Clement.
(b) His brother.
(c) Laurence.
(d) One of his students.

2. What is Laurence Clements, a fellow professor of Pnin's, most popular course at college?
(a) Analyzing gestures.
(b) Studying body language.
(c) Analyzing handwriting.
(d) Studying facial expressions.

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

4. Like many people from his home country, with what does Pnin have a fascination?
(a) Complicated mathematic problems.
(b) Different languages.
(c) American customs.
(d) Complicated maps, tables, and schedules that are used to navigate train systems.

5. Who stayed in the room before Pnin at the Clementses' house?
(a) An old lady.
(b) A young boy.
(c) An old man.
(d) A young girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Clements seem to feel about what Pnin puts in her washing machine?

2. In what year did Pnin leave his home country?

3. As a teacher, how would Pnin be described?

4. How would Pnin's English be described?

5. How does Mrs. Clements react to Laurence not wanting Pnin to stay in their house?

(see the answer key)

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