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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Laurence learn from Pnin, in Chapter 2, that helps to change how he feels about him?
(a) Swedish body language.
(b) French facial expressions.
(c) Polish gestures.
(d) Russian gestures.

2. How does the head of the English department feel about Pnin?
(a) He really likes him.
(b) He dislikes him.
(c) He thinks he's okay.
(d) He tolerates him.

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

4. Whom does Mrs. Clements tell she is looking to rent out her room?
(a) Mrs. Thompson.
(b) Mrs. Taylor.
(c) Mrs. Thayer.
(d) Mrs. Lawrence.

5. What is the name of Pnin's friend who heads the department that Pnin's job is attached to?
(a) Professor Kukolnikov.
(b) Professor Chateau.
(c) Professor Hagen.
(d) Professor Clements.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the narrator when he was eleven years old?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 1, to what town is Pnin headed?

3. When does Victor go to visit Pnin in Chapter 4?

4. How old is Victor in Chapter 4?

5. What is Pnin dependent on using when he reaches the town in Chapter 1?

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