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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pnin and Victor had already been corresponding, what does Victor think of Pnin from his letters?
(a) He is an impressive man.
(b) He is odd.
(c) He is amazing.
(d) He is hilarious.

2. Where does Pnin take Victor after picking him up from the train station?
(a) To his home.
(b) To a movie.
(c) To the college.
(d) To dinner.

3. After leaving the library in Chapter 3, what does Pnin decide to do for the night?
(a) Watch some TV.
(b) Go to a music and movie night that some acquaintances of his are having.
(c) Read a book in his room.
(d) Go straight to bed.

4. In Chapter 6, who has Pnin found a permanent housing solution from?
(a) Al Cook.
(b) A relative of his old landlords, the Sheppards.
(c) A relative of his old landlords, the Clementses.
(d) Professor Chateau.

5. What does Pnin call World War II?
(a) "Hitler War."
(b) "Jewish War."
(c) "German War."
(d) "Satan's War."

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what language is Pnin a professor?

2. In Chapter 6, whom does Pnin invite over for a housewarming party?

3. What does the professor, who Pnin decides to track down in Chapter 3, teach at the college?

4. Who stayed in the room before Pnin at the Clementses' house?

5. In Chapter 5, why do the host of the party and his wife have no children?

(see the answer key)

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