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

2. In Chapter 5, whom does Pnin meet at the cabin who is an artist?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Gramineev.
(c) Chateau.
(d) Varvara.

3. Who runs the school that Victor attends?
(a) An Episcopalian clergyman.
(b) A renowned artist.
(c) A man with a doctorate from Harvard.
(d) A Catholic priest.

4. In Chapter 6, what country is the department head's replacement from?
(a) Germany.
(b) Austria.
(c) Russia.
(d) Australia.

5. What is it about Victor that troubles his parents?
(a) He is always angry and they don't know why.
(b) He gets into trouble a lot at school.
(c) He never talks and is very distant.
(d) He is peculiar; he is an exceptionally easy child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Victor, the son of Liza Wind, fantasize about to escape the boredom of his everyday life at school?

2. In Chapter, Bolotov is also at the party. What is the name of his wife?

3. In Chapter 5, why do the host of the party and his wife have no children?

4. In Chapter 6, why there are only a few people at the housewarming party?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why might Pnin's teaching position be in jeopardy at the college?

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

3. Who runs St. Bartholomew's? Describe in detail.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Victor Wind fantasize about during school?

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