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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. In Chapter 6, who has Pnin found a permanent housing solution from?
(a) A relative of his old landlords, the Clementses.
(b) Professor Chateau.
(c) A relative of his old landlords, the Sheppards.
(d) Al Cook.

2. At the end of Chapter 6, what does Pnin drop onto a pile of dishes?
(a) A book.
(b) A hammer.
(c) A golf ball.
(d) A nutcracker.

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

4. In Chapter 5, what is the actual name that the host of the party goes by?
(a) Ollie Koma.
(b) Larry Clements.
(c) Al Cook.
(d) Pete Dost.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Pnin and Victor had already been corresponding, what does Victor think of Pnin from his letters?

2. In Chapter 5, whom is this type of gathering common among?

3. In Chapter 5, what do Pnin and the person he runs into before going on a swim talk about?

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

5. In Chapter 6, what do pranksters vandalize in the humanities building?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Victor's art teacher, Lake.

2. Who is the artist that Pnin meets while going for a swim in the lake, and what does Pnin wish after meeting him?

3. Where is the cabin located that Pnin is headed to at beginning of Chapter 5, and why is he going there?

4. What does Victor Wind fantasize about during school?

5. What are the ages of the men and women who are at the party in comparison to Pnin?

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

7. Why is Pnin somewhat sad after visiting with Betty Bliss?

8. What does Pnin give to Victor during their first meeting?

9. What has happened with Dr. Eric Wind and Liza in Chapter 4?

10. Who is the host of the party at the cabin in Chapter 5?

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