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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What present does Luzhin's fiancee bring to him at his hotel room?
(a) A cigarette holder.
(b) A box of chocolates.
(c) Cufflinks.
(d) Flowers.

2. Luzhin spectacularly wins a chess game in Berlin after sacrificing what three pieces in a row?
(a) A knight, a pawn, and a bishop.
(b) A pawn, a bishop, and a queen.
(c) A rook, a bishop, and a knight.
(d) A queen, a rook, and a knight.

3. Who interrupts the chess game?
(a) A new student.
(b) The substitute teacher.
(c) The class bully.
(d) The janitor.

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

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. When Luzhin meets his future wife's mother, what is the mother's opinion of him?

2. What business does Valentinov go into after leaving Luzhin?

3. What does Luzhin do when he goes up to his room after he's met his future wife's mother?

4. What year does Luzhin's father begin to write a novel whose main character is a chess-playing boy like his son?

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

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