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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Luzhin suggests teaching his son chess, where in the country house do they find a chess set?
(a) In the library.
(b) Under the stairs.
(c) In the cellar.
(d) In the attic.

2. Where does Luzhin sit during recess?
(a) The bathroom.
(b) The swing.
(c) The woodpile.
(d) His desk.

3. What book does Mrs. Luzhin read aloud to her husband?
(a) War and Peace.
(b) Crime and Punishment.
(c) Doctor Zhivago.
(d) The Brothers Karamazov.

4. At the end of Luzhin's first day of play against Turati, what does Luzhin feel unable to do?
(a) Walk.
(b) Stay awake.
(c) Stay in the chess tournament room.
(d) Get up from his seat.

5. During their walk the morning after the party, what does Luzhin's father suggest he take up?
(a) Music.
(b) Chess.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Drawing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What anniversary of Luzhin's grandfather's death is it at the beginning of Chapter 3?

2. Where does Luzhin disappear to at the ball?

3. Who is depicted atop the bookcase in the new apartment?

4. What does Luzhin do when he gets into the cab with his new wife after the wedding reception?

5. Who is more drunk, Kurt or Gunther?

(see the answer key)

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