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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why have Luzhin's parents put off telling him that they've enrolled him in a school?
(a) They don't think he'll understand the idea.
(b) They're afraid he'll run away.
(c) They're afraid he'll throw a tantrum.
(d) They are worried the school will cancel at the last minute.

2. What did Luzhin place in the German chess tournament in his youth?
(a) Third.
(b) Fourth.
(c) Fifth.
(d) Second.

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

4. When Luzhin suggests teaching his son chess, where in the country house do they find a chess set?
(a) In the library.
(b) In the attic.
(c) Under the stairs.
(d) In the cellar.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Luzhin's problem in school?

2. How does Luzhin think fellow students feel about him?

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

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

5. What does the doctor give to Luzhin?

(see the answer key)

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