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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who has been educating Luzhin at home, before his enrollment in school?
(a) No one.
(b) His mother.
(c) A governess.
(d) His father.

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

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

5. During their walk the morning after the party, what does Luzhin's father suggest he take up?
(a) Drawing.
(b) Music.
(c) Chess.
(d) Cooking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Luzhin doing when he notices two other students taking out a chess set?

2. Who interrupts Luzhin's first chess lesson?

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

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

5. What did Luzhin do the previous Christmas with the chocolates meant for his aunt?

(see the answer key)

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