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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Front Matter and Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what piece does a ten-year-old make a mistake while playing against Ivan?
(a) Rook.
(b) Queen.
(c) Knight.
(d) Bishop.

2. What is Christine’s maiden name?
(a) MacNealy.
(b) Meany.
(c) Smithson.
(d) O’Donoghue.

3. What maneuver does Ivan reflect on being “refuted”?
(a) Bishop’s Opening.
(b) King’s Gambit.
(c) Double Muzio.
(d) Queen’s Gambit.

4. What color of cashmere top does Naomi have?
(a) Milan white.
(b) Paris grey.
(c) Padua red.
(d) Munich black.

5. In what subject does Peter have a graduate degree?
(a) Literature.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Physics.
(d) Philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Ivan when the novel begins?

2. In what subject does Ivan hold a degree?

3. How many years older than Ivan is Peter?

4. What vocal range is Sylvia’s?

5. From where had Ivan’s father emigrated?

(see the answer key)

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