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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who helps Pnin to salvage his trip in Chapter 1?
(a) A truck driver.
(b) The train conductor.
(c) The boat captain.
(d) The flight attendant.

2. Who is sitting near Pnin while he is traveling in Chapter 1?
(a) His brother and nephew.
(b) A soldier, and two mothers with their children.
(c) A young couple.
(d) A priest, and two businessmen.

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

4. In Chapter 6, what country is the department head's replacement from?
(a) Germany.
(b) Russia.
(c) Australia.
(d) Austria.

5. How would Pnin be described when he is drunk?
(a) Sad.
(b) Mean.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Humorous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Pnin traveling at the book opens?

2. In Chapter 6, why there are only a few people at the housewarming party?

3. What doesn't Victor like the gift that Pnin gives him during dinner?

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

5. After leaving the library in Chapter 3, what does Pnin decide to do for the night?

(see the answer key)

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