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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What procedure does Pnin have in Chapter 2?
(a) He has surgery on his heart.
(b) He has a hearing aid inserted in his ear.
(c) He has all his teeth pulled and replaced with dentures.
(d) He has hair plugs put in.

2. What does Laurence learn from Pnin, in Chapter 2, that helps to change how he feels about him?
(a) Russian gestures.
(b) Swedish body language.
(c) Polish gestures.
(d) French facial expressions.

3. What did Pnin try to do on his own in Chapter 1 rather than take other people's suggestions?
(a) Drive himself to the college.
(b) Write the perfect speech.
(c) Find a better route.
(d) Find the perfect suit.

4. Who helps Pnin to adapt his room at the Clementses' house to his own utility and personality?
(a) His brother.
(b) One of his students.
(c) Mrs. Clement.
(d) Laurence.

5. What is Laurence Clements, a fellow professor of Pnin's, most popular course at college?
(a) Analyzing handwriting.
(b) Studying facial expressions.
(c) Studying body language.
(d) Analyzing gestures.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Pnin meet his wife Liza?

2. What abstract field does Pnin have no interest of getting into teaching?

3. How serious is Pnin's condition?

4. What country did Pnin leave right before coming to America?

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

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