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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Luzhin's new landlady chide him for forgetting?
(a) He forgets to turn out the light and close his door.
(b) He forgets to lock his room when he leaves.
(c) He forgets to take in the newspaper and milk.
(d) He forgets to pay his rent.

2. What does Luzhin's mother always have beside her, after she injures herself?
(a) A bowl of chocolates.
(b) A bowl of caramels.
(c) A bowl of hard candies.
(d) A bowl of strawberries.

3. How is Luzhin greeted when he arrives at his aunt's house?
(a) His aunt is outside the house and greets him happily.
(b) Her maid tells him his aunt is out and slams the door.
(c) His aunt slams the door in his face.
(d) Her maid tells him his aunt is still asleep and to wait.

4. What business does Valentinov go into after leaving Luzhin?
(a) The art business.
(b) The music business.
(c) The movie business.
(d) The theater.

5. When Luzhin comes back to his family's house, where in the house does he hide?
(a) The sewing room.
(b) The carriage house.
(c) The cellar.
(d) The attic.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Luzhin asks the doctor who he is, what is the psychiatrist's reply?

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

3. What important historical events does Luzhin's father feel inhibited by having to include in every novel?

4. On what floor is the apartment Luzhin's in-laws have rented for the newlyweds?

5. Who is more drunk, Kurt or Gunther?

(see the answer key)

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