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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Pnin feel about Betty Bliss?
(a) He dislikes her.
(b) She annoys him.
(c) She makes him nervous.
(d) He has a crush on her.

3. Whom does Pnin want to rent a room from in Chapter 2?
(a) Laurence and Judith Clements.
(b) Laurence and Janis Clements .
(c) Laurence and Jane Clements.
(d) Laurence and Joan Clements.

4. After showing his students a film, what does Pnin's student, Betty Bliss, remark that he looks like from the film?
(a) Moses.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Hitler.
(d) Buddha.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What procedure does Pnin have in Chapter 2?

2. How old was Pnin when he left his home country?

3. Where did Pnin meet his wife Liza?

4. How would Pnin be described when he is drunk?

5. Like many people from his home country, with what does Pnin have a fascination?

(see the answer key)

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