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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the doctor give to Luzhin?
(a) A chess handbook.
(b) A set of chess pieces.
(c) A chess board.
(d) A chess timer.

3. At Luzhin's school, what teacher is out with a cold?
(a) The English teacher.
(b) The science teacher.
(c) The geography teacher.
(d) The math teacher.

4. What excuse does Luzhin give the first day he skips school?
(a) Family circumstances.
(b) That he twisted his ankle.
(c) That his grandmother died.
(d) That he was sick.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On the first game that Luzhin's opponent doesn't beat him, what is the result?

3. Why is Luzhin afraid of at school?

4. Whose telephone call does Luzhin eavesdrop on during the party?

5. During their walk the morning after the party, what does Luzhin's father suggest he take up?

(see the answer key)

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