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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old are most of the men attending the party in Chapter 5?
(a) Most in their fifties.
(b) Well into their sixties or older.
(c) Around thirty.
(d) About mid-forties.

2. Why does Pnin not use the detailed directions that were given to him to get to the cabin?
(a) He wants to use his new map.
(b) He decides to forgo them in favor of the advice of a local.
(c) He doesn't trust the person who gave him the directions.
(d) He wants to find the cabin by himself.

3. In Chapter 6, why there are only a few people at the housewarming party?
(a) The flu is going around and many people are sick.
(b) Several people declined.
(c) Pnin gave out bad directions to his house.
(d) Pnin didn't want a big party.

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

5. In Chapter 6, how soon before the party does Pnin begin preparing food and drinks?
(a) A week before.
(b) A day before.
(c) Hours before.
(d) A few minutes before.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what is the nature of Victor and Pnin's conversation during dinner?

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

3. At the party in Chapter 5, who quickly changes the subject when Bolotov and Pnin begin to argue?

4. In Chapter 5, whom does Pnin run into while getting ready to go for a swim?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are a few examples of what the students at Waindell College do at the beginning of every year?

2. Who are a few of the people who are attending the party in Chapter 5 with whom Pnin is acquainted?

3. What happens to Pnin while traveling to the cabin in Chapter 5?

4. Describe the character of Victor.

5. Why does Liza decide to send Victor to school at St. Bartholomew's?

6. How do Dr. Wind and Liza feel about their son?

7. What does Victor Wind fantasize about during school?

8. Where is Pnin living in Chapter 6 and how does he feel about it?

9. How popular are Pnin's classes and how stable is his teaching position?

10. What do Roza Shpolyanski and Pnin talk about at the party in Chapter 5?

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