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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 his car is not headed in the right direction.
(b) That he is not on the right train.
(c) That he is not on the right boat.
(d) That he is not on the right plane.

2. What does Pnin use in Chapter 1 that is five years old and, therefore, obsolete?
(a) A list.
(b) A map.
(c) A schedule.
(d) A book.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Laurence Clements, a fellow professor of Pnin's, most popular course at college?

2. In Chapter 4, who has Liza left Dr. Wind for and is preparing to marry?

3. How long does Pnin usually stay at the places he rents?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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