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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Laurence want Pnin to stay in his house?
(a) He thinks Pnin is dirty.
(b) He hates Pnin.
(c) He thinks Pnin is mean.
(d) He thinks Pnin is strange.

2. Where were Pnin and his wife Liza staying when she met Dr. Wind, the man she ends up leaving Pnin for?
(a) Meudon, a suburb of Paris.
(b) Marseille, France.
(c) Austin, Texas.
(d) Tuva, Russia.

3. Whom does Pnin ask for the first time he calls to rent a room in Chapter 2?
(a) A Mrs. Earth."
(b) A "Mrs. Water."
(c) A "Mrs. Fire."
(d) A "Mrs. Wind."

4. At the party in Chapter 5, what type of game do the guests play after dinner?
(a) Croquet.
(b) Charades.
(c) Badminton.
(d) Volleyball.

5. What city did Pnin end up in 1919?
(a) Athens.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) Constantinople.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what does Pnin buy Victor in preparation for his visit?

2. By what means is Pnin traveling at the beginning of the book?

3. In Chapter 5, when did the host of the party move to America?

4. Why did Liza pretend that she wanted to be back with Pnin even though she was carrying Dr. Wind's child?

5. As a teacher, how would Pnin be described?

(see the answer key)

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