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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what do Pnin and the person he runs into before going on a swim talk about?
(a) The annoyances of life as a teacher.
(b) How good the food is.
(c) The good times they had living together.
(d) The time they went out years ago.

2. At the party in Chapter 5, what book does Pnin end up getting into an argument with Bolotov over?
(a) "Pride and Prejudice".
(b) "Call of the Wild".
(c) 'Anna Karenina'.
(d) "Crime and Punishment".

3. What is the name of Pnin's friend who heads the department that Pnin's job is attached to?
(a) Professor Clements.
(b) Professor Kukolnikov.
(c) Professor Chateau.
(d) Professor Hagen.

4. After Pnin learns that one of his guests at his party is engaged, what does he wish?
(a) That he was still with Liza.
(b) That he might have once courted her.
(c) That he will never have to be married again.
(d) That he could be married too.

5. How old was Pnin when he left his home country?
(a) 18.
(b) 19.
(c) 21.
(d) 25.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Pnin made to sit in his bed for weeks with nothing to do when he was a child?

2. At the party in Chapter 5, what is the name of the host's wife?

3. At the party in Chapter 5, who quickly changes the subject when Bolotov and Pnin begin to argue?

4. What does Pnin not realize while he is traveling in Chapter 1?

5. In Chapter 5, what is the actual name that the host of the party goes by?

(see the answer key)

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