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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of party does Luzhin's father give in honor of Luzhin's grandfather?
(a) A musical gathering.
(b) A cocktail party.
(c) A costume ball.
(d) A tennis party.

3. How does Luzhin think fellow students feel about him?
(a) He thinks they hate him.
(b) He thinks they admire him.
(c) He thinks they're jealous of him.
(d) He thinks they pity him.

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

5. Who begins to teach Luzhin chess?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) His aunt.
(d) His tutor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Luzhin's father invite to Luzhin's birthday?

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

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

4. At the beginning of the novel, what does the main character associate the name "Luzhin" with?

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

(see the answer key)

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