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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What else seems odd about Luzhin's old jacket, when Luzhin is trying it on?
(a) There seems to be something in the pocket, but the pocket is empty.
(b) One sleeve is slightly longer than the other.
(c) The color of the jacket seems different than Luzhin remembers.
(d) The jacket is longer in back than in front.

2. Who sketches Luzhin and Turati at the chess tournament in Berlin?
(a) A local portrait painter.
(b) Luzhin's fiancee.
(c) A newspaper sketch artist.
(d) A famous sculpter.

3. On the first game that Luzhin's opponent doesn't beat him, what is the result?
(a) A draw.
(b) Luzhin wins by virtue of his grown skill.
(c) The game is never finished.
(d) His opponent lets Luzhin win.

4. When Luzhin's fiancee's father meets Luzhin, what does he offer the chess champion?
(a) A snack.
(b) A glass of wine.
(c) A glass of water.
(d) A cigarette.

5. What question does Luzhin's fiancee's father ask Luzhin?
(a) Whether he plays other games besides chess.
(b) Whether there's a move in chess that always lets you win.
(c) Whether chess isn't a rather childish game.
(d) Whether he can really make a living playing chess.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Luzhin's future wife's mother think of his profession as a chess champion?

2. What do Luzhin and his father go to gather under the fir trees?

3. How long is Luzhin sick after running away?

4. Luzhin spectacularly wins a chess game in Berlin after sacrificing what three pieces in a row?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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