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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arrives early to the housewarming party to assist Pnin with the preparations?
(a) Betty Bliss.
(b) Joan Clements.
(c) Al Cook.
(d) Varvara.

2. What does Victor smell and hear at his school?
(a) Smells of chalk, ringing of whistles, and cries of children wanting to go home.
(b) Smells of incense, clanging of bells, and cries of children playing at recess.
(c) Smells of peppermint gum, banging of rulers, and whistling of the students.
(d) Smells of old shoes, snapping of fingers, and laughter of children.

3. Where does Pnin take Victor after picking him up from the train station?
(a) To his home.
(b) To dinner.
(c) To the college.
(d) To a movie.

4. In Chapter 4, what is the nature of Victor and Pnin's conversation during dinner?
(a) Somewhat strained.
(b) Engaging.
(c) Lively.
(d) No conversation.

5. How soon after Mrs. Clements tells Pnin he can stay at their house does Pnin arrive?
(a) Ten minutes later.
(b) Two hours later.
(c) A day later.
(d) A half hour later.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Pnin's friend who heads the department that Pnin's job is attached to?

2. Mrs. Clements was in the same city as Pnin in 1919, what was she doing there?

3. How is Victor's art teacher described in Chapter 4?

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

5. How old was Pnin when he left his home country?

(see the answer key)

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