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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Luzhin when he returns to the German resort where he went to with his father when recovering from his illness?
(a) In his fifties.
(b) In his thirties.
(c) In his forties.
(d) In his twenties.

2. During the beginning of the chess game with Turati, who seems to be winning?
(a) Luzhin seems to be winning.
(b) No one seems to be winning.
(c) Turati seems to be winning.
(d) Both think the other is winning.

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

4. What present does Luzhin's fiancee bring to him at his hotel room?
(a) Cufflinks.
(b) A cigarette holder.
(c) Flowers.
(d) A box of chocolates.

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?
(a) Leave Berlin.
(b) Win the tournament.
(c) Take a bath.
(d) Quit playing chess.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What else seems odd about Luzhin's old jacket, when Luzhin is trying it on?

3. What does Luzhin teach himself, after visiting his father-in-law's office?

4. What book do Luzhin and his wife find in their new study?

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

(see the answer key)

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