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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the woman who introduces Pnin at the seminar?
(a) Janelle Cummings.
(b) Jane Corrinth.
(c) Judith Clyde.
(d) Janis Clements.

2. Besides teaching his students to speak the language that he teaches, what does Pnin occasionally treat his class to?
(a) Russian history or literature.
(b) French history or literature.
(c) German history or literature.
(d) Polish history or literature.

3. What does Pnin have because the man will not give him his bag back in Chapter 1?
(a) A heart attack.
(b) A seizure.
(c) A stroke.
(d) A nervous break down.

4. Why can't Pnin get his bag back from the man in Chapter 1?
(a) The man does not understand Pnin's imperfect English.
(b) The man does not like foreign people.
(c) The man has dementia.
(d) The man wants to keep the bag for himself.

5. Where is Pnin's office located at the college?
(a) The English building.
(b) The History building.
(c) The Science building.
(d) The Humanities building.

Short Answer Questions

1. While on his way to the town in Chapter 1, what is Pnin horrified about the possibility of losing?

2. Why did Liza pretend that she wanted to be back with Pnin even though she was carrying Dr. Wind's child?

3. How serious is Pnin's condition?

4. What does Pnin like to put in the Clementses' washing machine?

5. What city did Pnin end up in 1919?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Pnin tries to get his suitcase back from the man at the station in Chapter 1?

2. What poem does Pnin discuss with his class in Chapter 3?

3. What does Pnin tell Joan about his background in Chapter 2?

4. Where is Pnin headed at the beginning of Chapter 1?

5. What subject does Pnin have no desire to teach?

6. What happens when Pnin calls the Clementses to rent the room in their house?

7. Why does Pnin seek out Oleg Komarov in Chapter 3?

8. How does Pnin meet and marry Liza?

9. How does Liza use Pnin to get to America?

10. What procedure does Pnin have done in Chapter 2 that leaves him very pleased?

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