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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While on his way to the town in Chapter 1, what is Pnin horrified about the possibility of losing?
(a) His book bag.
(b) His satchel.
(c) His brief case.
(d) His suitcase.

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

3. What does Victor smell and hear at his school?
(a) Smells of peppermint gum, banging of rulers, and whistling of the students.
(b) Smells of chalk, ringing of whistles, and cries of children wanting to go home.
(c) Smells of incense, clanging of bells, and cries of children playing at recess.
(d) Smells of old shoes, snapping of fingers, and laughter of children.

4. At the party in Chapter 5, who is the other man, beside Pnin, that is also considered a youngster?
(a) Eric Wind.
(b) Laurence Clements.
(c) Professor Chateau.
(d) Oleg Komarov.

5. Who arrives early to the housewarming party to assist Pnin with the preparations?
(a) Al Cook.
(b) Betty Bliss.
(c) Joan Clements.
(d) Varvara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the head of the English department entertain the narrator with in Chapter 7?

2. Who is the head of the English department at Pnin's college?

3. At the end of Chapter 7, why does the narrator go outside?

4. At the party in Chapter 5, what do the guests have for dinner?

5. At the end of chapter 1, what poem does Pnin recall reciting in front of the entire school when he was a child?

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