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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Luzhin's father send Luzhin, after the chess lesson is interrupted?
(a) School.
(b) Luzhin's room.
(c) The attic.
(d) The park.

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

3. When Luzhin asks the doctor who he is, what is the psychiatrist's reply?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A friend.
(c) A psychiatrist.
(d) A well-wisher.

4. How does Luzhin hurt himself during the chess game with Turati?
(a) He bangs his head against the wall.
(b) He kicks his foot against the table leg.
(c) He slams his cane down on his hand.
(d) He lights a match and then forgets about it.

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

Short Answer 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?

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

3. How does the woman Luzhin meets in Germany (his future wife) think of his father?

4. What does the doctor give to Luzhin?

5. Why have Luzhin's parents put off telling him that they've enrolled him in a school?

(see the answer key)

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