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

2. What is Luzhin doing when he notices two other students taking out a chess set?
(a) Drawing on his desk.
(b) Reading a book.
(c) Carving a piece of wood.
(d) Sharpening pencils.

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

4. What is Luzhin's response to his father, when his father comes to visit him at school?
(a) Luzhin is happy and wants his father to stay.
(b) Luzhin talks a mile a minute to his father.
(c) Luzhin shows little interest in his father.
(d) Luzhin cries and yells at his father.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whose chess set does Luzhin get interested in?

3. What kind of party does Luzhin's father give in honor of Luzhin's grandfather?

4. What nickname do the other boys call Luzhin?

5. Where does Luzhin hide during the party?

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