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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While on his way to the town in Chapter 1, what is Pnin horrified about the possibility of losing?
(a) His brief case.
(b) His satchel.
(c) His suitcase.
(d) His book bag.

2. Who runs the school that Victor attends?
(a) A man with a doctorate from Harvard.
(b) An Episcopalian clergyman.
(c) A renowned artist.
(d) A Catholic priest.

3. What happened right before Pnin left his home country?
(a) His parents died.
(b) His sister died.
(c) His wife died.
(d) His girlfriend died.

4. What does Victor's art teacher encourage him to do?
(a) Enter an art competition.
(b) Drop all of his other subjects and concentrate on art.
(c) Exercise and expand his artistic abilities.
(d) To find another subject to be interested in.

5. Why does the staff at Victor's school keep his art teacher around?
(a) Because he has tenure and cannot be fired.
(b) Because he is the son of the dean.
(c) Because there is something trendy about having a "distinguished freak" around.
(d) Because he's an excellent teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, whom does Mrs. Clements invite Pnin to meet which he declines?

2. Who stayed in the room before Pnin at the Clementses' house?

3. How is Victor's art teacher described in Chapter 4?

4. Whom does Pnin want to rent a room from in Chapter 2?

5. When does Victor learn of Pnin's existence?

(see the answer key)

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