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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. For many years, what language have students not been particularly interested in learning?
(a) Russian.
(b) Polish.
(c) French.
(d) German.

2. What does Victor show a lot of talent in, which for some reason worries his parents?
(a) Artistic talent.
(b) Athletic talent.
(c) Acting talent.
(d) Culinary talent.

3. In Chapter 6, why there are only a few people at the housewarming party?
(a) The flu is going around and many people are sick.
(b) Pnin gave out bad directions to his house.
(c) Pnin didn't want a big party.
(d) Several people declined.

4. How old are most of the men attending the party in Chapter 5?
(a) Around thirty.
(b) Most in their fifties.
(c) About mid-forties.
(d) Well into their sixties or older.

5. At Pnin's housewarming party, what guest tells him she has become engaged?
(a) Varvara.
(b) Betty Bliss.
(c) Susan.
(d) Liza.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 6, what university does Pnin learn his friend tried to get him a position at?

3. What does Victor's art teacher encourage him to do?

4. In Chapter 4, who does Pnin now rent a house from?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Victor Wind fantasize about during school?

4. What does Hagen tell Pnin before he leaves the party?

5. Who is the host of the party at the cabin in Chapter 5?

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

7. Describe the character of Victor.

8. Why is Pnin somewhat sad after visiting with Betty Bliss?

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

10. Where is the cabin located that Pnin is headed to at beginning of Chapter 5, and why is he going there?

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