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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many games does it take before Luzhin's opponent begins having difficulty beating him?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Five.

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

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

4. Where does Luzhin hide during the party?
(a) A closet.
(b) The attic.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) His father's office.

5. How old is Luzhin when he returns to the German resort where he went to with his father when recovering from his illness?
(a) In his thirties.
(b) In his fifties.
(c) In his forties.
(d) In his twenties.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the doctor give to Luzhin?

2. On the first game that Luzhin's opponent doesn't beat him, what is the result?

3. What does Luzhin like most at his birthday party?

4. What injury does Luzhin's mother incur, one July day?

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

(see the answer key)

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