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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Luzhin do with the chess set he has been carrying with him, after he is able to play openly with his father?
(a) He sells it.
(b) He buries it.
(c) He hides it in his bed.
(d) He gives it away.

4. When Luzhin runs away from home, what does he learn from his aunt?
(a) That his former chess partner has left the country.
(b) That she has been having an affair with Luzhin's father.
(c) That she is marrying his former chess partner.
(d) That his former chess partner has died.

5. How does Luzhin usually travel to school?
(a) In a cab.
(b) On foot.
(c) With his father.
(d) On a horse.

6. Where does Luzhin find the magazines where he studies chess problems?
(a) The library.
(b) His teacher's desk.
(c) His father's office.
(d) His grandfather's former study.

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

8. When Luzhin's family arrives in the city, where does Luzhin run off to?
(a) Nearby woods.
(b) The train station.
(c) A library.
(d) A museum.

9. What does Luzhin do immediately after proposing to his future wife?
(a) He leaves the room, without waiting for a reply.
(b) He faints.
(c) He bursts into laughter.
(d) He bursts into tears.

10. Who begins to teach Luzhin chess?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) His tutor.
(d) His aunt.

11. What painting does Luzhin take note of in his fiancee's parents' home?
(a) A painting of a horse and carriage in winter.
(b) A painting of two dogs on a sofa.
(c) A painting of the buildings of Moscow.
(d) A painting of a Russian girl eating an apple.

12. Who interrupts the chess game?
(a) A new student.
(b) The class bully.
(c) The janitor.
(d) The substitute teacher.

13. Where do the people at the chess tournament tell Luzhin to go?
(a) Back to Russia.
(b) Home.
(c) To his hotel.
(d) Out of Berlin.

14. Where does Luzhin sit during recess?
(a) The bathroom.
(b) His desk.
(c) The swing.
(d) The woodpile.

15. What does Luzhin do when he goes up to his room after he's met his future wife's mother?
(a) He works on his chess game.
(b) He writes a letter to his future wife.
(c) He eats a meal.
(d) He takes a nap.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Luzhin's father suspect his son of looking for in illustrated magazines?

2. What fundamental drive does Luzhin's future wife have?

3. How many games does it take before Luzhin's opponent begins having difficulty beating him?

4. What is Luzhin's father's profession?

5. What city does the family live in?

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