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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Luzhin afraid of at school?
(a) That someone else will be better than him at chess.
(b) That bullies will beat him up.
(c) That others will find out his chess ability and make fun of him.
(d) That he will not be able to pass his classes.

2. Where does Luzhin's father send Luzhin, after the chess lesson is interrupted?
(a) The park.
(b) Luzhin's room.
(c) The attic.
(d) School.

3. When Luzhin runs away from home, what does he learn from his aunt?
(a) That his former chess partner has died.
(b) That she has been having an affair with Luzhin's father.
(c) That she is marrying his former chess partner.
(d) That his former chess partner has left the country.

4. What kind of puzzles does Luzhin enjoy doing?
(a) Jumbles.
(b) Cryptograms.
(c) Crossword puzzles.
(d) Jigsaw puzzles.

5. How does Luzhin treat the guests at his birthday?
(a) He is happy and talks to them constantly.
(b) He is polite to them but secretly hates them.
(c) He makes rude comments to them.
(d) He ignores them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many games does it take before Luzhin's opponent begins having difficulty beating him?

2. At Luzhin's school, what teacher is out with a cold?

3. What nickname do the other boys call Luzhin?

4. How is Luzhin greeted when he arrives at his aunt's house?

5. During their walk the morning after the party, what does Luzhin's father suggest he take up?

(see the answer key)

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