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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the college where Pnin is a professor?
(a) Walden.
(b) Waindell.
(c) Wagner.
(d) Washington.

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

3. 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 plane.
(d) That he is not on the right boat.

4. Why doesn't Laurence want Pnin to stay in his house?
(a) He hates Pnin.
(b) He thinks Pnin is strange.
(c) He thinks Pnin is mean.
(d) He thinks Pnin is dirty.

5. As a teacher, how would Pnin be described?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Confident.
(c) Humble.
(d) Pompous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Pnin born?

2. While on his way to the town in Chapter 1, what is Pnin horrified about the possibility of losing?

3. Who stayed in the room before Pnin at the Clementses' house?

4. What does Pnin miss while getting something to eat in Chapter 1?

5. What procedure does Pnin have in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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