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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Quit playing chess.
(d) Take a bath.

2. When does Luzhin's father return after going into town during the summer?
(a) Late, at 10:00.
(b) On time, at 7:00.
(c) Late, at midnight.
(d) Early, at 5:00.

3. Where do the people at the chess tournament tell Luzhin to go?
(a) Out of Berlin.
(b) To his hotel.
(c) Home.
(d) Back to Russia.

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

5. What does Luzhin eventually win in the raffle at the ball?
(a) A small ornamental box.
(b) A pair of earrings.
(c) A children's book.
(d) A lamp.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Luzhin disappear to at the ball?

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

3. What is Luzhin's father-in-law doing when Luzhin visits him at his office?

4. What book does Mrs. Luzhin read aloud to her husband?

5. During the beginning of the chess game with Turati, who seems to be winning?

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