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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter 4, what does Pnin buy Victor in preparation for his visit?
2. What does Victor show a lot of talent in, which for some reason worries his parents?
3. Where does Pnin take Victor after picking him up from the train station?
4. In Chapter 6, who will replace Pnin's friend as department head?
5. At the party in Chapter 5, after playing the game whom does Pnin talk with?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the character of Victor.
2. Where is the cabin located that Pnin is headed to at beginning of Chapter 5, and why is he going there?
3. Who are some of the people that Pnin invites to his housewarming party in Chapter 6?
4. What does Pnin give to Victor during their first meeting?
5. How popular are Pnin's classes and how stable is his teaching position?
6. Who runs St. Bartholomew's? Describe in detail.
7. Why does Liza decide to send Victor to school at St. Bartholomew's?
8. Who is the host of the party at the cabin in Chapter 5?
9. Why is Pnin somewhat sad after visiting with Betty Bliss?
10. Who is Al Cook's wife and why do they not have children?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter Four, the author makes a subtle satire of science. Satire is mainly a literary genre or structure. Examine the use of satire in the novel "Pnin". How does the author use satire with science and why? What point is the author trying to make? How does the use of satire affect the overall tone of the story?
Essay Topic 2
One of the prevailing themes in "Pnin" is the life of an immigrant. Explore the theme of Pnin's life as an immigrant and the prejudices that he encounters.
Part 1) What does being an immigrant mean?
Part 2) What are some examples of prejudices in the novel?
Part 3) Is Pnin aware of the prejudices he encounters?
Essay Topic 3
Research the Bolshevik Revolution and study how it could have affected Pnin. What is a revolution? Why did the Bolshevik Revolution happen? What year did the Bolshevik Revolution occur? Who was Vladimir Lenin and what did he have to do with the Bolshevik Revolution? Why would Pnin want to leave Russia after the Bolshevik Revolution?
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