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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 Victor's art teacher?
(a) Brook.
(b) Ocean.
(c) Lake.
(d) River.

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

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

4. In Chapter 4, who has Liza left Dr. Wind for and is preparing to marry?
(a) An Englishman.
(b) An Australian.
(c) A Frenchman.
(d) A Russian.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 6, what do pranksters vandalize in the humanities building?

3. When does Victor learn of Pnin's existence?

4. Victor is happy about the book that Pnin picked out for him. Whom does he mistake its author for?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What has happened with Dr. Eric Wind and Liza in Chapter 4?

3. Who are a few of the people who are attending the party in Chapter 5 with whom Pnin is acquainted?

4. Describe Victor's art teacher, Lake.

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

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

7. Describe the character of Victor.

8. How do Dr. Wind and Liza feel about their son?

9. What does Victor Wind fantasize about during school?

10. What are a few examples of what the students at Waindell College do at the beginning of every year?

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