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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Clements seem to feel about what Pnin puts in her washing machine?
(a) Angry.
(b) Stressed.
(c) Amused.
(d) Very annoyed.

2. How does Pnin feel about Betty Bliss?
(a) He has a crush on her.
(b) He dislikes her.
(c) She makes him nervous.
(d) She annoys him.

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

4. In Chapter 6, what does Pnin do with his extra time since he doesn't have as many classes to teach?
(a) Chat with other professors.
(b) Eat.
(c) Independent research.
(d) Sleep.

5. How does the fall semester at Pnin's college begin?
(a) Hectic.
(b) Slow and very boring.
(c) The same way as it has started every year.
(d) Disorganized.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Victor's art teacher?

2. At the end of Chapter 6, what does Pnin drop onto a pile of dishes?

3. What is it about Victor that troubles his parents?

4. Who runs the school that Victor attends?

5. In Chapter 6, what country is the department head's replacement from?

(see the answer key)

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