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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pnin not realize while he is traveling in Chapter 1?
(a) That his car is not headed in the right direction.
(b) That he is not on the right train.
(c) That he is not on the right plane.
(d) That he is not on the right boat.

2. How does Mrs. Clements react to Laurence not wanting Pnin to stay in their house?
(a) She begs him to let Pnin stay.
(b) She yells at him and lets Pnin stay.
(c) She says a prayer and Laurence eventually lets Pnin stay.
(d) She ignores him and lets Pnin stay.

3. What abstract field does Pnin have no interest of getting into teaching?
(a) Phonetics.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Linguistics.
(d) History.

4. What is Laurence Clements wife's name?
(a) Jane.
(b) Joan.
(c) Janis.
(d) Judith.

5. Whom does Pnin ask for the first time he calls to rent a room in Chapter 2?
(a) A "Mrs. Water."
(b) A Mrs. Earth."
(c) A "Mrs. Wind."
(d) A "Mrs. Fire."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Laurence learn from Pnin, in Chapter 2, that helps to change how he feels about him?

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

3. How serious is Pnin's condition?

4. What is Pnin's first name?

5. What does Pnin miss while getting something to eat in Chapter 1?

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