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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Pnin when he left his home country?
(a) 21.
(b) 18.
(c) 25.
(d) 19.

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

3. In Chapter 2, Pnin comes downstairs to complain about some annoyances. What does he see a fellow professor doing at the party?
(a) Stealing silverware.
(b) Impersonating him.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Kissing Mrs. Clements.

4. How serious is Pnin's condition?
(a) Life-threatening.
(b) Very serious.
(c) Not serious at all.
(d) Not terribly serious.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Pnin's office recently relocated?

2. Like many people from his home country, with what does Pnin have a fascination?

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

4. Who helps Pnin to salvage his trip in Chapter 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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