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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By what means is Pnin traveling at the beginning of the book?
(a) Airplane.
(b) Car.
(c) Train.
(d) Boat.

2. Why was Pnin made to sit in his bed for weeks with nothing to do when he was a child?
(a) He hurt his head.
(b) He hurt his back.
(c) His parents and doctors were concerned about his heart.
(d) His parents and doctors were concerned about his lungs.

3. In Chapter 6, how is Pnin feeling about his lack of students this semester?
(a) Sad.
(b) Angry.
(c) Happy.
(d) Annoyed.

4. For many years, what language have students not been particularly interested in learning?
(a) German.
(b) Polish.
(c) Russian.
(d) French.

5. How old is Victor in Chapter 4?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Fourteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Clements was in the same city as Pnin in 1919, what was she doing there?

2. In what year did Pnin leave his home country?

3. In Chapter 6, how many roommates does Pnin have in the house he is renting?

4. Why is Pnin traveling at the book opens?

5. In Chapter 5, whom does Pnin meet at the cabin who is an artist?

(see the answer key)

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