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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Liza decide to send Victor to a particular school in Chapter 4?
(a) She thought it was a nice compromise between modern psychology and the atmosphere of the Greek Catholic Church.
(b) She thought it was a nice compromise of science and the atmosphere of the Roman Catholic Church.
(c) She thought it was a nice compromise of art and science and had an easy going atmosphere.
(d) She thought it was a nice compromise of history and the atmosphere of the Lutheran Church.

2. How are both of Victor's parents described in Chapter 4 as being?
(a) Psychoanalytical.
(b) Mean.
(c) Annoying.
(d) Worrisome.

3. IIn Chapter 3, where have the Clementses gone to visit someone?
(a) New York.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Nevada.
(d) An anonymous "Western state."

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

5. What is Laurence Clements wife's name?
(a) Jane.
(b) Judith.
(c) Janis.
(d) Joan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Laurence learn from Pnin, in Chapter 2, that helps to change how he feels about him?

2. What country did Pnin leave right before coming to America?

3. Where were Pnin and his wife Liza staying when she met Dr. Wind, the man she ends up leaving Pnin for?

4. What city did Pnin end up in 1919?

5. In Chapter 2, Pnin comes downstairs to complain about some annoyances. What does he see a fellow professor doing at the party?

(see the answer key)

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