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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is young Luzhin at the beginning of the novel?
(a) 12.
(b) 11.
(c) 10.
(d) 9.

2. What does everyone mistake Luzhin's drawing of oranges for?
(a) Apples.
(b) Tomatoes.
(c) Grapefruits.
(d) Peaches.

3. What did Luzhin place in the German chess tournament in his youth?
(a) Fourth.
(b) Second.
(c) Fifth.
(d) Third.

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

5. When he wakes in the hospital, what does Luzhin ask a nurse?
(a) What time is it?
(b) What day is it?
(c) Who are you?
(d) Where am I?

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Luzhin give the first day he skips school?

2. What relative of Luzhin does Mrs. Luzhin's visitor know?

3. What business does Valentinov go into after leaving Luzhin?

4. What does Luzhin do with the chess set he has been carrying with him, after he is able to play openly with his father?

5. What book does Mrs. Luzhin read aloud to her husband?

(see the answer key)

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