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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As a teacher, how would Pnin be described?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Humble.
(c) Confident.
(d) Pompous.

3. What does Laurence learn from Pnin, in Chapter 2, that helps to change how he feels about him?
(a) Swedish body language.
(b) Polish gestures.
(c) Russian gestures.
(d) French facial expressions.

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

5. What is the name of the school that Victor attends?
(a) St. Lucas's.
(b) St. Bart's.
(c) St. Marcus's.
(d) St. Thomas's.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Clements react to Laurence not wanting Pnin to stay in their house?

2. Of what language is Pnin a professor?

3. What does Victor's art teacher encourage him to do?

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

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

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