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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pnin begin reading in his favorite spot after he talks to the librarian?
(a) A newsletter circulated by Swedish immigrants.
(b) A newsletter circulated by Polish immigrants.
(c) A newsletter circulated by Russian immigrants.
(d) A newsletter circulated by French immigrants.

2. Whom does Pnin ask for the first time he calls to rent a room in Chapter 2?
(a) A "Mrs. Fire."
(b) A "Mrs. Wind."
(c) A Mrs. Earth."
(d) A "Mrs. Water."

3. What does Pnin not realize while he is traveling in Chapter 1?
(a) That he is not on the right plane.
(b) That he is not on the right boat.
(c) That he is not on the right train.
(d) That his car is not headed in the right direction.

4. In Chapter 6, who will replace Pnin's friend as department head?
(a) Dr. Hagen.
(b) Dr. Kukolnikov.
(c) Dr. Chateau.
(d) Dr. Falternfels.

5. At the party in Chapter 5, after playing the game whom does Pnin talk with?
(a) Gramineev.
(b) Roza Shpolyanski.
(c) Mira Belochkin.
(d) Professor Chateau.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How would Pnin's laugh be described?

3. At the party in Chapter 5, who is the other man, beside Pnin, that is also considered a youngster?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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