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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. IIn Chapter 3, where have the Clementses gone to visit someone?
(a) Alabama.
(b) New York.
(c) An anonymous "Western state."
(d) Nevada.

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

5. While on his way to the town in Chapter 1, what is Pnin horrified about the possibility of losing?
(a) His satchel.
(b) His book bag.
(c) His suitcase.
(d) His brief case.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 2, Pnin comes downstairs to complain about some annoyances. What does he see a fellow professor doing at the party?

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

5. How would Pnin's laugh be described?

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