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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Luzhin tell his father he learned to play chess?
(a) At school.
(b) From a friend's father.
(c) In the park.
(d) From his aunt.

2. How does Luzhin feel the morning after his father's party?
(a) Luzhin is exhausted.
(b) Luzhin is bored.
(c) Luzhin is angry.
(d) Luzhin is excited.

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

4. What nickname do the other boys call Luzhin?
(a) Tony.
(b) Clutz.
(c) Lucky.
(d) Morris.

5. What is Luzhin's problem in school?
(a) Math.
(b) Understanding lessons.
(c) Playing too much.
(d) Social interaction.

Short Answer Questions

1. What injury does Luzhin's mother incur, one July day?

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

3. How long is Luzhin sick after running away?

4. What fundamental drive does Luzhin's future wife have?

5. What do Luzhin and his father go to gather under the fir trees?

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