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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Luzhin do immediately after proposing to his future wife?
(a) He faints.
(b) He bursts into laughter.
(c) He leaves the room, without waiting for a reply.
(d) He bursts into tears.

2. What is Luzhin's father's profession?
(a) Artist.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Writer.
(d) Doctor.

3. What business does Valentinov go into after leaving Luzhin?
(a) The movie business.
(b) The music business.
(c) The theater.
(d) The art business.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Luzhin suggests teaching his son chess, where in the country house do they find a chess set?

2. What anniversary of Luzhin's grandfather's death is it at the beginning of Chapter 3?

3. During their walk the morning after the party, what does Luzhin's father suggest he take up?

4. What important historical events does Luzhin's father feel inhibited by having to include in every novel?

5. Where does Luzhin sit during recess?

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