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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose telephone call does Luzhin eavesdrop on during the party?
(a) An actor.
(b) An architect.
(c) A violinist.
(d) A waiter.

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

3. What did Luzhin do the previous Christmas with the chocolates meant for his aunt?
(a) He put the chocolates in a new box to give to her.
(b) He kept the chocolates and gave her a different preset.
(c) He ate half and rearranged the rest to hide the missing ones.
(d) He carefully wrapped each chocolate and arranged them in the box for her.

4. How does Luzhin hurt himself during the chess game with Turati?
(a) He kicks his foot against the table leg.
(b) He slams his cane down on his hand.
(c) He bangs his head against the wall.
(d) He lights a match and then forgets about it.

5. During their walk the morning after the party, what does Luzhin's father suggest he take up?
(a) Drawing.
(b) Music.
(c) Chess.
(d) Cooking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Luzhin tell his father he learned to play chess?

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

3. Who is taken off in the taxi cab?

4. What does the doctor give to Luzhin?

5. What is Luzhin's future mother-in-law's prime objection to her daughter marrying Luzhin?

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