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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pnin call World War II?
(a) "Satan's War."
(b) "German War."
(c) "Hitler War."
(d) "Jewish War."

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

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

4. Who helps Pnin to salvage his trip in Chapter 1?
(a) The flight attendant.
(b) The boat captain.
(c) The train conductor.
(d) A truck driver.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How soon after Mrs. Clements tells Pnin he can stay at their house does Pnin arrive?

4. How does Mrs. Clements seem to feel about what Pnin puts in her washing machine?

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

(see the answer key)

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