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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pnin not realize while he is traveling in Chapter 1?
(a) That he is not on the right train.
(b) That his car is not headed in the right direction.
(c) That he is not on the right plane.
(d) That he is not on the right boat.

2. What did Pnin try to do on his own in Chapter 1 rather than take other people's suggestions?
(a) Find a better route.
(b) Find the perfect suit.
(c) Write the perfect speech.
(d) Drive himself to the college.

3. What does Laurence learn from Pnin, in Chapter 2, that helps to change how he feels about him?
(a) Polish gestures.
(b) Russian gestures.
(c) Swedish body language.
(d) French facial expressions.

4. How does the man who runs Victor's school treat the children?
(a) With minimal tolerance.
(b) Happily.
(c) Gently.
(d) Sternly.

5. Where does Pnin make his first stop in Chapter 1 while traveling?
(a) Westwood.
(b) Whitchurch.
(c) Walbrook.
(d) Williamsburg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who runs the school that Victor attends?

2. How does Mrs. Clements seem to feel about what Pnin puts in her washing machine?

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

4. How would Pnin's English be described?

5. How would Pnin's laugh be described?

(see the answer key)

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