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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. Where does Pnin take Victor after picking him up from the train station?
(a) To dinner.
(b) To the college.
(c) To his home.
(d) To a movie.

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

3. Why does the staff at Victor's school keep his art teacher around?
(a) Because he is the son of the dean.
(b) Because he has tenure and cannot be fired.
(c) Because there is something trendy about having a "distinguished freak" around.
(d) Because he's an excellent teacher.

4. In Chapter, Bolotov is also at the party. What is the name of his wife?
(a) Tatyana.
(b) Varvara.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Alena.

5. At the party in Chapter 5, who quickly changes the subject when Bolotov and Pnin begin to argue?
(a) Alena.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Susan.
(d) Varvara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Victor's art teacher?

2. In Chapter 6, what does Pnin do with his extra time since he doesn't have as many classes to teach?

3. Before leaving Pnin's housewarming party, who tells him that he will probably lose his job at the college?

4. At the party in Chapter 5, after playing the game whom does Pnin talk with?

5. At the party in Chapter 5, what book does Pnin end up getting into an argument with Bolotov over?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Victor Wind fantasize about during school?

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

9. Describe Victor's art teacher, Lake.

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

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