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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the party in Chapter 5, where does Pnin know the other man who is close to his age from?
(a) Warsaw University.
(b) University of Berlin.
(c) Paris University.
(d) The University of Prague.

2. In Chapter 4, what is the nature of Victor and Pnin's conversation during dinner?
(a) Lively.
(b) No conversation.
(c) Somewhat strained.
(d) Engaging.

3. In Chapter 4, what does Pnin buy Victor in preparation for his visit?
(a) A football and a novel by Jack London.
(b) A baseball and a novel by Ernest Hemmingway.
(c) A volleyball and a novel by Jane Austen.
(d) A basketball and a novel by Mark Twain.

4. What does Pnin begin reading in his favorite spot after he talks to the librarian?
(a) A newsletter circulated by Swedish immigrants.
(b) A newsletter circulated by Polish immigrants.
(c) A newsletter circulated by Russian immigrants.
(d) A newsletter circulated by French immigrants.

5. What doesn't Victor like the gift that Pnin gives him during dinner?
(a) He already has a ball just like it.
(b) He is more the intellectual type than athletic type.
(c) He really wanted a different type of ball.
(d) He hates that sport.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the party in Chapter 5, how old are most of the women?

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

3. At Pnin's housewarming party, what guest tells him she has become engaged?

4. In Chapter 4, who does Pnin now rent a house from?

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

(see the answer key)

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