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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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. Fire."
(d) A "Mrs. Wind."

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

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

5. What did Pnin try to do on his own in Chapter 1 rather than take other people's suggestions?
(a) Find a better route.
(b) Write the perfect speech.
(c) Find the perfect suit.
(d) Drive himself to the college.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Pnin made to sit in his bed for weeks with nothing to do when he was a child?

2. Whom does Pnin want to rent a room from in Chapter 2?

3. How would Pnin's English be described?

4. What does Pnin not realize while he is traveling in Chapter 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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