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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the narrator think of the poetry that was sent to him?
(a) He was excited.
(b) He was saddened.
(c) He was unimpressed.
(d) He was impressed.

2. What does Pnin use in Chapter 1 that is five years old and, therefore, obsolete?
(a) A list.
(b) A schedule.
(c) A book.
(d) A map.

3. In Chapter 5, whom does Pnin meet at the cabin who is an artist?
(a) Chateau.
(b) Varvara.
(c) Gramineev.
(d) Sophie.

4. How does the head of the English department feel about Pnin?
(a) He tolerates him.
(b) He dislikes him.
(c) He thinks he's okay.
(d) He really likes him.

5. By what means is Pnin traveling at the beginning of the book?
(a) Car.
(b) Boat.
(c) Airplane.
(d) Train.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does Victor go to visit Pnin in Chapter 4?

3. At the party in Chapter 5, what do the guests have for dinner?

4. How old is Victor in Chapter 4?

5. In Chapter 2, whom does Mrs. Clements invite Pnin to meet which he declines?

(see the answer key)

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