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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Luzhin do with the chess set he has been carrying with him, after he is able to play openly with his father?
(a) He hides it in his bed.
(b) He gives it away.
(c) He sells it.
(d) He buries it.

2. Who does Luzhin play chess with at his aunt's house?
(a) An old man who brings his aunt flowers.
(b) His aunt's maid.
(c) His aunt's butler.
(d) His aunt.

3. How does Luzhin usually travel to school?
(a) In a cab.
(b) With his father.
(c) On a horse.
(d) On foot.

4. Where does Luzhin hide during the party?
(a) The attic.
(b) A closet.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) His father's office.

5. Why is Luzhin afraid of at school?
(a) That others will find out his chess ability and make fun of him.
(b) That someone else will be better than him at chess.
(c) That he will not be able to pass his classes.
(d) That bullies will beat him up.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Luzhin place in the German chess tournament in his youth?

3. When Luzhin runs away from home, what does he learn from his aunt?

4. What is Luzhin's father's profession?

5. What anniversary of Luzhin's grandfather's death is it at the beginning of Chapter 3?

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