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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the novel, what does the main character associate the name "Luzhin" with?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Himself.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

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

3. Who does Luzhin play chess with at his aunt's house?
(a) An old man who brings his aunt flowers.
(b) His aunt's butler.
(c) His aunt's maid.
(d) His aunt.

4. When Luzhin's family arrives in the city, where does Luzhin run off to?
(a) A library.
(b) The train station.
(c) Nearby woods.
(d) A museum.

5. Who interrupts Luzhin's first chess lesson?
(a) His father.
(b) His aunt.
(c) His mother.
(d) His tutor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Luzhin usually travel to school?

3. Who begins to teach Luzhin chess?

4. What does Luzhin like most at his birthday party?

5. When does Luzhin's father return after going into town during the summer?

(see the answer key)

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