2. Where does Luzhin tell his father he learned to play chess?
(a) From his aunt.
(b) In the park.
(c) From a friend's father.
(d) At school.

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

4. At the end of Chapter 8, where is Luzhin trying to go?
(a) To the place he stayed with his father in Germany as a boy.
(b) To his hotel.
(c) To the manor house he remembers from his youth.
(d) To his fiancee's parents' house.

5. At the beginning of the novel, what does the main character associate the name "Luzhin" with?
(a) His father.
(b) Nothing.
(c) His mother.
(d) Himself.

6. Who interrupts Luzhin's first chess lesson?
(a) His tutor.
(b) His mother.
(c) His aunt.
(d) His father.

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

8. Why have Luzhin's parents put off telling him that they've enrolled him in a school?
(a) They are worried the school will cancel at the last minute.
(b) They're afraid he'll throw a tantrum.
(c) They don't think he'll understand the idea.
(d) They're afraid he'll run away.

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

10. What habit of Luzhin's particularly annoys his future wife's mother?
(a) He talks about himself in the third person.
(b) He sits with his back to her.
(c) He talks into his hat.
(d) He looks at her shoes when he talks.

11. How long is Luzhin sick after running away?
(a) A week.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) A day.
(d) Three days.

12. When Luzhin's fiancee's father meets Luzhin, what does he offer the chess champion?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A glass of wine.
(c) A glass of water.
(d) A snack.

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

14. What did Luzhin do the previous Christmas with the chocolates meant for his aunt?
(a) He put the chocolates in a new box to give to her.
(b) He kept the chocolates and gave her a different preset.
(c) He ate half and rearranged the rest to hide the missing ones.
(d) He carefully wrapped each chocolate and arranged them in the box for her.

15. Where does Luzhin find the magazines where he studies chess problems?
(a) His teacher's desk.
(b) His grandfather's former study.
(c) The library.
(d) His father's office.