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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Liza decide to send Victor to a particular school in Chapter 4?
(a) She thought it was a nice compromise of science and the atmosphere of the Roman Catholic Church.
(b) She thought it was a nice compromise of history and the atmosphere of the Lutheran Church.
(c) She thought it was a nice compromise of art and science and had an easy going atmosphere.
(d) She thought it was a nice compromise between modern psychology and the atmosphere of the Greek Catholic Church.

3. What is the name of Pnin's friend who heads the department that Pnin's job is attached to?
(a) Professor Kukolnikov.
(b) Professor Chateau.
(c) Professor Clements.
(d) Professor Hagen.

4. What war is America in the midst of in Chapter 6?
(a) The Cold War.
(b) World War II.
(c) None of the answers is correct
(d) Vietnam War.

5. Victor is happy about the book that Pnin picked out for him. Whom does he mistake its author for?
(a) Dostoevsky.
(b) Ernest Hemmingway.
(c) Jane Austen.
(d) Jack London.

6. How are both of Victor's parents described in Chapter 4 as being?
(a) Psychoanalytical.
(b) Mean.
(c) Annoying.
(d) Worrisome.

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

8. After everyone leaves Pnin's housewarming, what does he immediately begin to do?
(a) Call Victor.
(b) Take a bath.
(c) Vacuum.
(d) Wash dishes.

9. 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) 'Anna Karenina'.
(d) "Pride and Prejudice".

10. In Chapter 6, whom does Pnin invite over for a housewarming party?
(a) Hagen, the Clementses, Betty Bliss, and the Thayers.
(b) Professor Chateau, Al Cook, Susan, and the Clementses.
(c) Betty Bliss, Al Cook, Varvara, and Hagen.
(d) The Thayers, Gramineev, Varvara, and the Shpolyanskis.

11. Who arrives early to the housewarming party to assist Pnin with the preparations?
(a) Varvara.
(b) Betty Bliss.
(c) Joan Clements.
(d) Al Cook.

12. What does Victor smell and hear at his school?
(a) Smells of old shoes, snapping of fingers, and laughter of children.
(b) Smells of peppermint gum, banging of rulers, and whistling of the students.
(c) Smells of chalk, ringing of whistles, and cries of children wanting to go home.
(d) Smells of incense, clanging of bells, and cries of children playing at recess.

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

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

15. How old is Victor in Chapter 4?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Sixteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, how soon before the party does Pnin begin preparing food and drinks?

2. In Chapter 6, what does Pnin do with his extra time since he doesn't have as many classes to teach?

3. At the party in Chapter 5, what type of game do the guests play after dinner?

4. Where does Pnin take Victor after picking him up from the train station?

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

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