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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Laurence want Pnin to stay in his house?
(a) He hates Pnin.
(b) He thinks Pnin is dirty.
(c) He thinks Pnin is strange.
(d) He thinks Pnin is mean.

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

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) He hurt his back.
(c) He hurt his head.
(d) His parents and doctors were concerned about his heart.

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

5. Before leaving the library in Chapter 3, what word does Pnin look up in the dictionary for its proper pronunciation?
(a) Concerned.
(b) Interested.
(c) Involved.
(d) Attracted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What brings Pnin to tears at the end of Chapter 3?

2. Why can't Pnin get his bag back from the man in Chapter 1?

3. Who helps Pnin to adapt his room at the Clementses' house to his own utility and personality?

4. What does Pnin miss while getting something to eat in Chapter 1?

5. What did Pnin try to do on his own in Chapter 1 rather than take other people's suggestions?

(see the answer key)

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