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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What is the name of the college where Pnin is a professor?
(a) Waindell.
(b) Washington.
(c) Wagner.
(d) Walden.

3. What does Pnin use in Chapter 1 that is five years old and, therefore, obsolete?
(a) A list.
(b) A book.
(c) A map.
(d) A schedule.

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

5. Whom does Pnin want to rent a room from in Chapter 2?
(a) Laurence and Joan Clements.
(b) Laurence and Janis Clements .
(c) Laurence and Jane Clements.
(d) Laurence and Judith Clements.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pnin feel about Betty Bliss?

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

3. What procedure does Pnin have in Chapter 2?

4. What is Pnin dependent on using when he reaches the town in Chapter 1?

5. What does Pnin recommend Laurence get, telling him he will not regret it?

(see the answer key)

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