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

2. What does Victor smell and hear at his school?
(a) Smells of peppermint gum, banging of rulers, and whistling of the students.
(b) Smells of incense, clanging of bells, and cries of children playing at recess.
(c) Smells of old shoes, snapping of fingers, and laughter of children.
(d) Smells of chalk, ringing of whistles, and cries of children wanting to go home.

3. Why did Liza decide to send Victor to a particular school in Chapter 4?
(a) She thought it was a nice compromise of science and the atmosphere of the Roman Catholic Church.
(b) She thought it was a nice compromise of art and science and had an easy going atmosphere.
(c) She thought it was a nice compromise between modern psychology and the atmosphere of the Greek Catholic Church.
(d) She thought it was a nice compromise of history and the atmosphere of the Lutheran Church.

4. How long does Pnin usually stay at the places he rents?
(a) One year.
(b) No longer than a semester.
(c) Two years.
(d) Half a semester.

5. How are both of Victor's parents described in Chapter 4 as being?
(a) Annoying.
(b) Worrisome.
(c) Mean.
(d) Psychoanalytical.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what does Pnin do with his extra time since he doesn't have as many classes to teach?

2. In Chapter 6, what do pranksters vandalize in the humanities building?

3. When does Victor go to visit Pnin in Chapter 4?

4. What does Pnin begin reading in his favorite spot after he talks to the librarian?

5. What is the name of the school that Victor attends?

(see the answer key)

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