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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Luzhin's problem in school?
(a) Understanding lessons.
(b) Social interaction.
(c) Playing too much.
(d) Math.

2. When does Luzhin's father return after going into town during the summer?
(a) Late, at 10:00.
(b) Late, at midnight.
(c) Early, at 5:00.
(d) On time, at 7:00.

3. What is Luzhin doing when he notices two other students taking out a chess set?
(a) Carving a piece of wood.
(b) Reading a book.
(c) Drawing on his desk.
(d) Sharpening pencils.

4. At the beginning of the novel, what does the main character associate the name "Luzhin" with?
(a) His father.
(b) Nothing.
(c) His mother.
(d) Himself.

5. How does Luzhin feel the morning after his father's party?
(a) Luzhin is angry.
(b) Luzhin is bored.
(c) Luzhin is excited.
(d) Luzhin is exhausted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname do the other boys call Luzhin?

2. Who does Luzhin's father invite to Luzhin's birthday?

3. When Luzhin comes back to his family's house, where in the house does he hide?

4. Whose chess set does Luzhin get interested in?

5. Where does Luzhin sit during recess?

(see the answer key)

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