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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 is Pnin worried that he broke while cleaning up after the housewarming party?
(a) A beautiful bowl that Victor sent him.
(b) His mother's priceless china.
(c) A vase from his marriage to Liza.
(d) A goblet.

2. In Chapter 4, what does Pnin buy Victor in preparation for his visit?
(a) A basketball and a novel by Mark Twain.
(b) A baseball and a novel by Ernest Hemmingway.
(c) A football and a novel by Jack London.
(d) A volleyball and a novel by Jane Austen.

3. At the party in Chapter 5, what is the name of the host's wife?
(a) Patty Lawrence.
(b) Tammy Fallon.
(c) Susan Marshall.
(d) Sarah Martin.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the school that Victor attends?

2. Who arrives early to the housewarming party to assist Pnin with the preparations?

3. In Chapter 5, when did the host of the party move to America?

4. What is one of the chief attractions of the party at the cabin?

5. For many years, what language have students not been particularly interested in learning?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of Victor.

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Hagen tell Pnin before he leaves the party?

8. Describe Victor's art teacher, Lake.

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

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

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