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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Three days before Luzhin's departure, when he is walking with his future wife and her mother, what does the mother ask her daughter to run back and get for her?
(a) A shawl.
(b) Something to read.
(c) A glass of water.
(d) A handkerchief.

3. When Luzhin suggests teaching his son chess, where in the country house do they find a chess set?
(a) Under the stairs.
(b) In the cellar.
(c) In the attic.
(d) In the library.

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

5. Where does Luzhin disappear to at the ball?
(a) An armchair by the staircase.
(b) The coat room closet.
(c) A private room upstairs.
(d) A nook behind the decorated tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Luzhin find himself, as he tries to walk toward where he wants to go?

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

3. On the first game that Luzhin's opponent doesn't beat him, what is the result?

4. How often do the Luzhins dine with Mrs. Luzhin's parents?

5. What does Mrs. Luzhin show her husband, in a painting of the Last Supper?

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