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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 ignores him and lets Pnin stay.
(d) She yells at him and lets Pnin stay.

2. What is the name of the woman who introduces Pnin at the seminar?
(a) Janelle Cummings.
(b) Judith Clyde.
(c) Jane Corrinth.
(d) Janis Clements.

3. At the beginning of Chapter 1, to what town is Pnin headed?
(a) Concord.
(b) Cambridge.
(c) Cremona.
(d) Canton.

4. In Chapter 3, how long has Pnin now been staying with the Clementses?
(a) Six months.
(b) Three months.
(c) One year.
(d) Two years.

5. What does Pnin like to put in the Clementses' washing machine?
(a) His pants.
(b) Things that don't belong, like shoes.
(c) His socks.
(d) His shirts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before leaving the library in Chapter 3, what word does Pnin look up in the dictionary for its proper pronunciation?

2. In Chapter 3, up until this point in his life, what has Pnin always been?

3. In Chapter 3, how does Pnin feel about having to bring the book back to the library?

4. Whom does Pnin ask for the first time he calls to rent a room in Chapter 2?

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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