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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the fall semester at Pnin's college begin?
(a) Hectic.
(b) Slow and very boring.
(c) The same way as it has started every year.
(d) Disorganized.

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

3. How does the man who runs Victor's school treat the children?
(a) Happily.
(b) Gently.
(c) Sternly.
(d) With minimal tolerance.

4. In Chapter 6, whom does Pnin invite over for a housewarming party?
(a) Betty Bliss, Al Cook, Varvara, and Hagen.
(b) Hagen, the Clementses, Betty Bliss, and the Thayers.
(c) Professor Chateau, Al Cook, Susan, and the Clementses.
(d) The Thayers, Gramineev, Varvara, and the Shpolyanskis.

5. At Pnin's housewarming party, what guest tells him she has become engaged?
(a) Susan.
(b) Varvara.
(c) Liza.
(d) Betty Bliss.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Pnin to adapt his room at the Clementses' house to his own utility and personality?

2. What country did Pnin leave right before coming to America?

3. In Chapter 4, what is the nature of Victor and Pnin's conversation during dinner?

4. In Chapter 6, how soon before the party does Pnin begin preparing food and drinks?

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

(see the answer key)

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