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

2. Why does the staff at Victor's school keep his art teacher around?
(a) Because he has tenure and cannot be fired.
(b) Because he is the son of the dean.
(c) Because there is something trendy about having a "distinguished freak" around.
(d) Because he's an excellent teacher.

3. Pnin and Victor had already been corresponding, what does Victor think of Pnin from his letters?
(a) He is odd.
(b) He is hilarious.
(c) He is an impressive man.
(d) He is amazing.

4. At the party in Chapter 5, how old are most of the women?
(a) Forties.
(b) Sixties.
(c) Mid-thirties.
(d) Fifties.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the fall semester at Pnin's college begin?

2. In Chapter, Bolotov is also at the party. What is the name of his wife?

3. At the party in Chapter 5, who quickly changes the subject when Bolotov and Pnin begin to argue?

4. In Chapter 6, whom does Pnin invite over for a housewarming party?

5. What does Victor show a lot of talent in, which for some reason worries his parents?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Describe the character of Victor.

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

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