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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 the buildings of Moscow.
(b) A painting of two dogs on a sofa.
(c) A painting of a Russian girl eating an apple.
(d) A painting of a horse and carriage in winter.

2. What does Luzhin's future wife's mother think of his profession as a chess champion?
(a) She thinks it is romantic but unwise.
(b) She thinks it is hysterically amusing.
(c) She thinks it is exciting but low-paying.
(d) She thinks it is trivial and ridiculous.

3. What does Luzhin's fiancee's mother tell him that he should do, when he comes to her home early and only she is there?
(a) Take a bath.
(b) Quit playing chess.
(c) Win the tournament.
(d) Leave Berlin.

4. Where does Mrs. Luzhin take her husband that he's never been before?
(a) In an airplane.
(b) On a boat.
(c) To a play.
(d) The movies.

5. 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 handkerchief.
(b) Something to read.
(c) A shawl.
(d) A glass of water.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Luzhin's father return after going into town during the summer?

2. At the end of Luzhin's first day of play against Turati, what does Luzhin feel unable to do?

3. When Luzhin's fiancee's father meets Luzhin, what does he offer the chess champion?

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

5. Where does Luzhin find the magazines where he studies chess problems?

(see the answer key)

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