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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pnin lose while he looks up the proper pronunciation of a word in the dictionary?
(a) His bookmark.
(b) His index card with his research on it.
(c) His wallet.
(d) One of his student's research papers.

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

3. In Chapter 3, how does Pnin feel about having to bring the book back to the library?
(a) Frustrated.
(b) Angry.
(c) Fine.
(d) Sad.

4. How does Mrs. Clements seem to feel about what Pnin puts in her washing machine?
(a) Very annoyed.
(b) Stressed.
(c) Angry.
(d) Amused.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Pnin's office located at the college?

3. IIn Chapter 3, where have the Clementses gone to visit someone?

4. Why does Pnin decide to track down a certain professor in Chapter 3?

5. What city did Pnin end up in 1919?

(see the answer key)

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