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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who helps Pnin to salvage his trip in Chapter 1?
(a) The train conductor.
(b) A truck driver.
(c) The boat captain.
(d) The flight attendant.

2. In Chapter, Bolotov is also at the party. What is the name of his wife?
(a) Varvara.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Tatyana.
(d) Alena.

3. At the party in Chapter 5, who is the other man, beside Pnin, that is also considered a youngster?
(a) Professor Chateau.
(b) Laurence Clements.
(c) Oleg Komarov.
(d) Eric Wind.

4. What is the name of the school that Victor attends?
(a) St. Thomas's.
(b) St. Marcus's.
(c) St. Bart's.
(d) St. Lucas's.

5. Why does the staff at Victor's school keep his art teacher around?
(a) Because there is something trendy about having a "distinguished freak" around.
(b) Because he's an excellent teacher.
(c) Because he is the son of the dean.
(d) Because he has tenure and cannot be fired.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, whom is this type of gathering common among?

2. At the party in Chapter 5, where does Pnin know the other man who is close to his age from?

3. After Pnin learns that one of his guests at his party is engaged, what does he wish?

4. In Chapter 3, how long has Pnin now been staying with the Clementses?

5. How does Pnin's class size compare to other classes in the college?

(see the answer key)

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