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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. Who helps Pnin to adapt his room at the Clementses' house to his own utility and personality?
(a) Mrs. Clement.
(b) His brother.
(c) Laurence.
(d) One of his students.

2. How does Mrs. Clements react to Laurence not wanting Pnin to stay in their house?
(a) She says a prayer and Laurence eventually lets Pnin stay.
(b) She begs him to let Pnin stay.
(c) She yells at him and lets Pnin stay.
(d) She ignores him and lets Pnin stay.

3. Of what language is Pnin a professor?
(a) Russian.
(b) Polish.
(c) French.
(d) German.

4. Who stayed in the room before Pnin at the Clementses' house?
(a) An old man.
(b) A young girl.
(c) An old lady.
(d) A young boy.

5. 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 wants to keep the bag for himself.
(c) The man has dementia.
(d) The man does not like foreign people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Pnin to salvage his trip in Chapter 1?

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

3. Where did Pnin meet his wife Liza?

4. After showing his students a film, what does Pnin's student, Betty Bliss, remark that he looks like from the film?

5. In Chapter 3, which poet's poem does Pnin discuss concerning the uncertainty of death?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Laurence Clements feel about Pnin staying in his house?

2. What happens during Pnin's class that is embarrassing in Chapter 3?

3. Why has Pnin always been a constant mover?

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

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

6. How does Pnin meet and marry Liza?

7. What does Pnin almost encounter when he comes down the stairs during the Clementses' party in Chapter 2?

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

9. What is an example of one of Pnin's less pleasant quirks? Describe in detail.

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

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