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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How would Pnin's English be described?
(a) Okay.
(b) Very poor.
(c) Greatly improved.
(d) Perfectly fluent.

2. How serious is Pnin's condition?
(a) Life-threatening.
(b) Not serious at all.
(c) Not terribly serious.
(d) Very serious.

3. What country did Pnin leave right before coming to America?
(a) Germany.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) France.
(d) Poland.

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

5. How does Mrs. Clements react to Laurence not wanting Pnin to stay in their house?
(a) She ignores him and lets Pnin stay.
(b) She yells at him and lets Pnin stay.
(c) She begs him to let Pnin stay.
(d) She says a prayer and Laurence eventually lets Pnin stay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Liza pretend that she wanted to be back with Pnin even though she was carrying Dr. Wind's child?

2. What does Pnin call World War II?

3. Whom does Mrs. Clements tell she is looking to rent out her room?

4. How does Pnin finally end up getting to the town in Chapter 1?

5. Who is sitting near Pnin while he is traveling in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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