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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Luzhin spectacularly wins a chess game in Berlin after sacrificing what three pieces in a row?
(a) A knight, a pawn, and a bishop.
(b) A pawn, a bishop, and a queen.
(c) A queen, a rook, and a knight.
(d) A rook, a bishop, and a knight.

3. When Mrs. Luzhin comes to bed on her wedding night, where is her husband?
(a) Asleep.
(b) On the sofa.
(c) Taking a walk.
(d) In the kitchen.

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

5. 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) The color of the jacket seems different than Luzhin remembers.
(c) There seems to be something in the pocket, but the pocket is empty.
(d) One sleeve is slightly longer than the other.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Luzhin's father's profession?

2. How old is Luzhin when he returns to the German resort where he went to with his father when recovering from his illness?

3. What happened to the student that Mrs. Luzhkin's visitor used to be in love with?

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

5. During the beginning of the chess game with Turati, who seems to be winning?

(see the answer key)

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