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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who stayed in the room before Pnin at the Clementses' house?
(a) An old lady.
(b) A young boy.
(c) An old man.
(d) A young girl.

2. Whom does Mrs. Clements tell she is looking to rent out her room?
(a) Mrs. Thompson.
(b) Mrs. Lawrence.
(c) Mrs. Taylor.
(d) Mrs. Thayer.

3. Why was Pnin made to sit in his bed for weeks with nothing to do when he was a child?
(a) His parents and doctors were concerned about his lungs.
(b) His parents and doctors were concerned about his heart.
(c) He hurt his back.
(d) He hurt his head.

4. Where were Pnin and his wife Liza staying when she met Dr. Wind, the man she ends up leaving Pnin for?
(a) Austin, Texas.
(b) Marseille, France.
(c) Tuva, Russia.
(d) Meudon, a suburb of Paris.

5. What is Laurence Clements wife's name?
(a) Judith.
(b) Janis.
(c) Joan.
(d) Jane.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a teacher, how would Pnin be described?

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

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

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

5. In what year did Pnin leave his home country?

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