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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Liza's profession when she met Pnin?
(a) A nurse.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A waitress.
(d) A writer and medical student.

3. Where did Pnin meet his wife Liza?
(a) Paris.
(b) Russia.
(c) America.
(d) France.

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

5. What is Pnin's first name?
(a) Alfred.
(b) Fredrick.
(c) Timofey.
(d) Patrick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Clements was in the same city as Pnin in 1919, what was she doing there?

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

3. How would Pnin's English be described?

4. What procedure does Pnin have in Chapter 2?

5. What does Pnin recommend Laurence get, telling him he will not regret it?

(see the answer key)

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