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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Luzhin afraid of at school?
(a) That he will not be able to pass his classes.
(b) That bullies will beat him up.
(c) That someone else will be better than him at chess.
(d) That others will find out his chess ability and make fun of him.

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

3. What children does Mrs. Luzhin's visitor have?
(a) Two little girls.
(b) A little girl.
(c) A little boy and a little girl.
(d) A little boy.

4. When Luzhin's family arrives in the city, where does Luzhin run off to?
(a) Nearby woods.
(b) A library.
(c) The train station.
(d) A museum.

5. How long does Luzhin stay at his aunt's?
(a) One hour.
(b) Three hours.
(c) Four hours.
(d) Two hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Luzhin dream when he finally falls asleep?

2. Who is Petrishchev, the man Luzhin winds up talking to at the ball?

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

4. When he wakes in the hospital, what does Luzhin ask a nurse?

5. What kinds of articles does Mrs. Luzhin have her husband read to her?

(see the answer key)

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