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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What else seems odd about Luzhin's old jacket, when Luzhin is trying it on?
(a) The jacket is longer in back than in front.
(b) There seems to be something in the pocket, but the pocket is empty.
(c) One sleeve is slightly longer than the other.
(d) The color of the jacket seems different than Luzhin remembers.

2. What fundamental drive does Luzhin's future wife have?
(a) The need to understand the world is a logical, organized way.
(b) The need to feel superior to others.
(c) The need to help any creature that is suffering.
(d) The need to romanticize herself to others.

3. What kind of puzzles does Luzhin enjoy doing?
(a) Crossword puzzles.
(b) Jigsaw puzzles.
(c) Cryptograms.
(d) Jumbles.

4. What does Luzhin's future father-in-law talk to him about privately before his wedding?
(a) Treating Luzhin's future wife kindly.
(b) Paying him back the money Luzhin owes for his upkeep.
(c) Getting Luzhin a job.
(d) Luzhin's future mother-in-law's feelings about Luzhin.

5. What does Luzhin eventually win in the raffle at the ball?
(a) A pair of earrings.
(b) A children's book.
(c) A lamp.
(d) A small ornamental box.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Luzhin stay at his aunt's?

2. Who interrupts the chess game?

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

4. How long is Luzhin sick after running away?

5. On the first game that Luzhin's opponent doesn't beat him, what is the result?

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