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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who interrupts Luzhin's first chess lesson?
(a) His aunt.
(b) His tutor.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

2. What color does Luzhin choose for his suit?
(a) Dark gray.
(b) Dark blue.
(c) Tan.
(d) Dark Brown.

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

4. Who sketches Luzhin and Turati at the chess tournament in Berlin?
(a) A famous sculpter.
(b) A newspaper sketch artist.
(c) Luzhin's fiancee.
(d) A local portrait painter.

5. On the first game that Luzhin's opponent doesn't beat him, what is the result?
(a) His opponent lets Luzhin win.
(b) Luzhin wins by virtue of his grown skill.
(c) The game is never finished.
(d) A draw.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who meets Luzhin and his new wife when they arrive home after their reception?

2. What does Luzhin drop that his future wife picks up and returns to him?

3. At the end of Chapter 8, where is Luzhin trying to go?

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

5. Who is more drunk, Kurt or Gunther?

(see the answer key)

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