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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pnin and Victor had already been corresponding, what does Victor think of Pnin from his letters?
(a) He is an impressive man.
(b) He is amazing.
(c) He is odd.
(d) He is hilarious.

2. Before leaving the library in Chapter 3, what word does Pnin look up in the dictionary for its proper pronunciation?
(a) Attracted.
(b) Involved.
(c) Interested.
(d) Concerned.

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

4. How does Pnin's class size compare to other classes in the college?
(a) Very large.
(b) Large.
(c) Small.
(d) Average.

5. What is Laurence Clements, a fellow professor of Pnin's, most popular course at college?
(a) Studying body language.
(b) Analyzing gestures.
(c) Analyzing handwriting.
(d) Studying facial expressions.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, who will replace Pnin's friend as department head?

2. How serious is Pnin's condition?

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

4. How are both of Victor's parents described in Chapter 4 as being?

5. Why is Pnin traveling at the book opens?

(see the answer key)

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