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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Victor learn of Pnin's existence?
(a) He found a letter that Pnin had written his mother two years before.
(b) When he is a little boy.
(c) He found his mom and Pnin's wedding picture the year before.
(d) Not until his parent's marriage has dissolved.

2. At the party in Chapter 5, what book does Pnin end up getting into an argument with Bolotov over?
(a) "Call of the Wild".
(b) "Crime and Punishment".
(c) "Pride and Prejudice".
(d) 'Anna Karenina'.

3. In Chapter 5, when did the host of the party move to America?
(a) After World War I.
(b) After the Vietnam War.
(c) After World War II.
(d) After the Bolshevik revolution.

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

5. Pnin does not have tenure yet. How does his position at the college still exist?
(a) By virtue of being attached to the Russian Department.
(b) By virtue of being attached to the French Department.
(c) By virtue of being attached to the German Department.
(d) By virtue of being attached to the Polish Department.

6. After Pnin learns that one of his guests at his party is engaged, what does he wish?
(a) That he might have once courted her.
(b) That he could be married too.
(c) That he was still with Liza.
(d) That he will never have to be married again.

7. In Chapter 4, who has Liza left Dr. Wind for and is preparing to marry?
(a) An Australian.
(b) An Englishman.
(c) A Frenchman.
(d) A Russian.

8. What is the name of the school that Victor attends?
(a) St. Bart's.
(b) St. Lucas's.
(c) St. Thomas's.
(d) St. Marcus's.

9. Why does the staff at Victor's school keep his art teacher around?
(a) Because he's an excellent teacher.
(b) Because he is the son of the dean.
(c) Because there is something trendy about having a "distinguished freak" around.
(d) Because he has tenure and cannot be fired.

10. What is one of the chief attractions of the party at the cabin?
(a) The lake.
(b) The reservoir.
(c) The brook.
(d) The river.

11. In Chapter 6, where has Pnin's friend, who heads the department his job is attached to, accepted a new post at?
(a) Warsaw University.
(b) Samson University.
(c) Seaboard University.
(d) Waindell College.

12. In Chapter 5, where is the cabin that Pnin is headed to located?
(a) The Willows.
(b) The Pines.
(c) The Birches.
(d) The Aspens.

13. At the party in Chapter 5, who is the other man, beside Pnin, that is also considered a youngster?
(a) Oleg Komarov.
(b) Laurence Clements.
(c) Professor Chateau.
(d) Eric Wind.

14. What does Victor, the son of Liza Wind, fantasize about to escape the boredom of his everyday life at school?
(a) Being the son of some great, though distant, king.
(b) Being the most popular boy in school.
(c) Being a super hero.
(d) Having lots of money.

15. In Chapter 6, how is Pnin feeling about his lack of students this semester?
(a) Sad.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Happy.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, whom does Pnin invite over for a housewarming party?

2. Pnin and Victor had already been corresponding, what does Victor think of Pnin from his letters?

3. In Chapter 5, whom does Pnin run into while getting ready to go for a swim?

4. What is it about Victor that troubles his parents?

5. In Chapter 6, who has Pnin found a permanent housing solution from?

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