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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Pnin's office located at the college?
(a) The History building.
(b) The Science building.
(c) The Humanities building.
(d) The English building.

2. 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. Wind."
(d) A Mrs. Earth."

3. In Chapter 3, how long has Pnin now been staying with the Clementses?
(a) Six months.
(b) Two years.
(c) One year.
(d) Three months.

4. What does Pnin recommend Laurence get, telling him he will not regret it?
(a) Hair plugs put in.
(b) A hearing aid.
(c) His teeth pulled and replaced with dentures.
(d) A new suit.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is sitting near Pnin while he is traveling in Chapter 1?

2. Why did Liza pretend that she wanted to be back with Pnin even though she was carrying Dr. Wind's child?

3. What does Pnin have because the man will not give him his bag back in Chapter 1?

4. What does the professor, who Pnin decides to track down in Chapter 3, teach at the college?

5. Why doesn't Laurence want Pnin to stay in his house?

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