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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, whom does Mrs. Clements invite Pnin to meet which he declines?
(a) Professor Wind.
(b) Professor Thayer.
(c) Professor Bliss.
(d) Professor Entwistle.

2. What is Pnin dependent on using when he reaches the town in Chapter 1?
(a) His inhaler.
(b) A prepared text.
(c) A dictionary.
(d) His lap top.

3. 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) Drive himself to the college.
(c) Write the perfect speech.
(d) Find a better route.

4. How does Pnin finally end up getting to the town in Chapter 1?
(a) He gets a ride with a young couple.
(b) He gets a ride with a group of men.
(c) He gets a ride from his brother.
(d) He gets a ride with a group of women.

5. How soon after Mrs. Clements tells Pnin he can stay at their house does Pnin arrive?
(a) Two hours later.
(b) A half hour later.
(c) A day later.
(d) Ten minutes later.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pnin's first name?

2. Where was Pnin born?

3. What procedure does Pnin have in Chapter 2?

4. What is the name of the woman who introduces Pnin at the seminar?

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

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