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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Luzhin's championship game against Turati, how does Turati open the game?
(a) With his usual, successful move.
(b) With a startlingly aggressive, unfamiliar move.
(c) With an ordinary, banal move.
(d) With a laughingly stupid move.

2. What nickname do the other boys call Luzhin?
(a) Tony.
(b) Morris.
(c) Clutz.
(d) Lucky.

3. Who interrupts the chess game?
(a) The janitor.
(b) A new student.
(c) The substitute teacher.
(d) The class bully.

4. How are Luzhin's grades at school?
(a) Luzhin is given incompletes for not finishing his work.
(b) Perfect.
(c) High.
(d) Low.

5. During their walk the morning after the party, what does Luzhin's father suggest he take up?
(a) Music.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Chess.
(d) Drawing.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the novel, what does the main character associate the name "Luzhin" with?

2. What business does Valentinov go into after leaving Luzhin?

3. What kind of puzzles does Luzhin enjoy doing?

4. What is Luzhin's response to his father, when his father comes to visit him at school?

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

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