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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. At the party in Chapter 5, where does Pnin know the other man who is close to his age from?
(a) Paris University.
(b) The University of Prague.
(c) University of Berlin.
(d) Warsaw University.

2. In Chapter 6, what do pranksters vandalize in the humanities building?
(a) Water fountains.
(b) Pnin's classroom.
(c) The bathrooms.
(d) Statues.

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

4. What does Victor's art teacher encourage him to do?
(a) Drop all of his other subjects and concentrate on art.
(b) To find another subject to be interested in.
(c) Enter an art competition.
(d) Exercise and expand his artistic abilities.

5. In Chapter 6, how soon before the party does Pnin begin preparing food and drinks?
(a) A day before.
(b) Hours before.
(c) A few minutes before.
(d) A week before.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What war is America in the midst of in Chapter 6?

3. In Chapter 5, when did the host of the party move to America?

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

5. Why did Liza decide to send Victor to a particular school in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Pnin worried that he might have broken at the end of Chapter 6?

2. Describe Victor's art teacher, Lake.

3. What happens to Pnin while traveling to the cabin in Chapter 5?

4. Where is Pnin living in Chapter 6 and how does he feel about it?

5. What are the ages of the men and women who are at the party in comparison to Pnin?

6. What do Roza Shpolyanski and Pnin talk about at the party in Chapter 5?

7. Why might Pnin's teaching position be in jeopardy at the college?

8. How popular are Pnin's classes and how stable is his teaching position?

9. Who is Al Cook's wife and why do they not have children?

10. Who are some of the people that Pnin invites to his housewarming party in Chapter 6?

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