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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. What is the name of Victor's art teacher?
(a) Brook.
(b) River.
(c) Lake.
(d) Ocean.

2. 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 incense, clanging of bells, and cries of children playing at recess.
(c) Smells of chalk, ringing of whistles, and cries of children wanting to go home.
(d) Smells of old shoes, snapping of fingers, and laughter of children.

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

4. In Chapter 6, how many roommates does Pnin have in the house he is renting?
(a) Three.
(b) Zero.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the man who runs Victor's school treat the children?

2. At the party in Chapter 5, what is the name of the host's wife?

3. In Chapter 4, what does Pnin buy Victor in preparation for his visit?

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

5. In Chapter 6, what country is the department head's replacement from?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of Victor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Victor Wind fantasize about during school?

9. Describe Victor's art teacher, Lake.

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

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