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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Like many people from his home country, with what does Pnin have a fascination?
(a) Different languages.
(b) Complicated mathematic problems.
(c) Complicated maps, tables, and schedules that are used to navigate train systems.
(d) American customs.

2. While on his way to the town in Chapter 1, what is Pnin horrified about the possibility of losing?
(a) His suitcase.
(b) His satchel.
(c) His brief case.
(d) His book bag.

3. What did Pnin try to do on his own in Chapter 1 rather than take other people's suggestions?
(a) Find the perfect suit.
(b) Find a better route.
(c) Drive himself to the college.
(d) Write the perfect speech.

4. How would Pnin's laugh be described?
(a) Annoying.
(b) Infectious.
(c) Screeching.
(d) Obnoxious.

5. What does Pnin have because the man will not give him his bag back in Chapter 1?
(a) A stroke.
(b) A heart attack.
(c) A seizure.
(d) A nervous break down.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the college where Pnin is a professor?

2. Why can't Pnin get his bag back from the man in Chapter 1?

3. What is the name of the woman who introduces Pnin at the seminar?

4. What abstract field does Pnin have no interest of getting into teaching?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 1, to what town is Pnin headed?

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