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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname do the other boys call Luzhin?
(a) Clutz.
(b) Lucky.
(c) Morris.
(d) Tony.

2. Who interrupts the chess game?
(a) The substitute teacher.
(b) The class bully.
(c) The janitor.
(d) A new student.

3. What injury does Luzhin's mother incur, one July day?
(a) Her arm is pulled out of the socket.
(b) She sprains her foot.
(c) She sprains her back.
(d) She breaks her wrist.

4. What does Luzhin like most at his birthday party?
(a) The presents.
(b) The cake.
(c) The magician.
(d) The guests.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Luzhin place in the German chess tournament in his youth?

2. Who has been educating Luzhin at home, before his enrollment in school?

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

4. Who begins to teach Luzhin chess?

5. What is Luzhin's father's profession?

(see the answer key)

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