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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As a teacher, how would Pnin be described?
(a) Pompous.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Confident.
(d) Humble.

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

3. Who is sitting near Pnin while he is traveling in Chapter 1?
(a) A soldier, and two mothers with their children.
(b) A young couple.
(c) His brother and nephew.
(d) A priest, and two businessmen.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Pnin try to do on his own in Chapter 1 rather than take other people's suggestions?

3. What is Pnin dependent on using when he reaches the town in Chapter 1?

4. What does Pnin like to put in the Clementses' washing machine?

5. How would Pnin's laugh be described?

(see the answer key)

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