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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 Victor, the son of Liza Wind, fantasize about to escape the boredom of his everyday life at school?
(a) Being a super hero.
(b) Being the son of some great, though distant, king.
(c) Being the most popular boy in school.
(d) Having lots of money.

2. What does Pnin use in Chapter 1 that is five years old and, therefore, obsolete?
(a) A schedule.
(b) A book.
(c) A list.
(d) A map.

3. What does Pnin like to put in the Clementses' washing machine?
(a) His pants.
(b) Things that don't belong, like shoes.
(c) His socks.
(d) His shirts.

4. What is Pnin dependent on using when he reaches the town in Chapter 1?
(a) His lap top.
(b) A dictionary.
(c) A prepared text.
(d) His inhaler.

5. Whom does Pnin ask for the first time he calls to rent a room in Chapter 2?
(a) A "Mrs. Fire."
(b) A "Mrs. Water."
(c) A Mrs. Earth."
(d) A "Mrs. Wind."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After showing his students a film, what does Pnin's student, Betty Bliss, remark that he looks like from the film?

3. What does Pnin miss while getting something to eat in Chapter 1?

4. What does Pnin call World War II?

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

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