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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Luzhin's fiancee threaten that she will do, if he starts thinking about chess?
(a) Not marry him.
(b) Beat him.
(c) Stop loving him.
(d) Kill herself.

2. What does Luzhin's future father-in-law talk to him about privately before his wedding?
(a) Getting Luzhin a job.
(b) Treating Luzhin's future wife kindly.
(c) Luzhin's future mother-in-law's feelings about Luzhin.
(d) Paying him back the money Luzhin owes for his upkeep.

3. How does Mrs. Luzhin feel when her visitor finally leaves Berlin?
(a) Sad.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Angry.
(d) Worried.

4. At the end of Luzhin's first day of play against Turati, what does Luzhin feel unable to do?
(a) Walk.
(b) Stay awake.
(c) Get up from his seat.
(d) Stay in the chess tournament room.

5. How is Luzhin greeted when he arrives at his aunt's house?
(a) His aunt slams the door in his face.
(b) His aunt is outside the house and greets him happily.
(c) Her maid tells him his aunt is still asleep and to wait.
(d) Her maid tells him his aunt is out and slams the door.

Short Answer Questions

1. What business does Valentinov go into after leaving Luzhin?

2. What does Luzhin's father suspect his son of looking for in illustrated magazines?

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

4. What year is the desk calendar that Luzhin's fiancee finds in his room?

5. How does Luzhin feel about the phonograph?

(see the answer key)

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