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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Clements react to Laurence not wanting Pnin to stay in their house?
(a) She begs him to let Pnin stay.
(b) She ignores him and lets Pnin stay.
(c) She says a prayer and Laurence eventually lets Pnin stay.
(d) She yells at him and lets Pnin stay.

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

3. Where were Pnin and his wife Liza staying when she met Dr. Wind, the man she ends up leaving Pnin for?
(a) Tuva, Russia.
(b) Meudon, a suburb of Paris.
(c) Austin, Texas.
(d) Marseille, France.

4. In Chapter, Bolotov is also at the party. What is the name of his wife?
(a) Varvara.
(b) Tatyana.
(c) Alena.
(d) Sophie.

5. Why does the staff at Victor's school keep his art teacher around?
(a) Because he's an excellent teacher.
(b) Because there is something trendy about having a "distinguished freak" around.
(c) Because he has tenure and cannot be fired.
(d) Because he is the son of the dean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Victor's art teacher encourage him to do?

2. In Chapter 6, how soon before the party does Pnin begin preparing food and drinks?

3. At the end of Chapter 6, what does Pnin drop onto a pile of dishes?

4. Why did Liza decide to send Victor to a particular school in Chapter 4?

5. One day, in Chapter 3, Pnin finds the house completely to himself. Where have the Clementses gone?

(see the answer key)

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