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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where did Pnin meet his wife Liza?
(a) America.
(b) France.
(c) Russia.
(d) Paris.

4. In Chapter 5, what is the actual name that the host of the party goes by?
(a) Ollie Koma.
(b) Pete Dost.
(c) Larry Clements.
(d) Al Cook.

5. In Chapter 5, whom does Pnin wish could have been there to meet the artist at the party?
(a) Victor.
(b) Joan.
(c) Liza.
(d) Dr. Wind.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Pnin born?

2. What does Victor, the son of Liza Wind, fantasize about to escape the boredom of his everyday life at school?

3. At the party in Chapter 5, who is the other man, beside Pnin, that is also considered a youngster?

4. What happened right before Pnin left his home country?

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

(see the answer key)

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