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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Liza pretend that she wanted to be back with Pnin even though she was carrying Dr. Wind's child?
(a) She wanted Pnin to pay for the medical bills.
(b) She wanted to hurt Pnin.
(c) She wanted Pnin to buy her a house.
(d) She was using Pnin to help pay for her passage to the U.S.

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

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

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

5. What does Pnin miss while getting something to eat in Chapter 1?
(a) His taxi.
(b) His bus.
(c) His connecting train.
(d) His connecting flight.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 1, to what town is Pnin headed?

2. What is Laurence Clements wife's name?

3. How old was Pnin when he left his home country?

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

5. While on his way to the town in Chapter 1, what is Pnin horrified about the possibility of losing?

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