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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. What present does Luzhin's fiancee bring to him at his hotel room?
(a) A cigarette holder.
(b) Flowers.
(c) A box of chocolates.
(d) Cufflinks.

2. What excuse does Luzhin give the first day he skips school?
(a) Family circumstances.
(b) That his grandmother died.
(c) That he twisted his ankle.
(d) That he was sick.

3. What kind of party does Luzhin's father give in honor of Luzhin's grandfather?
(a) A cocktail party.
(b) A tennis party.
(c) A musical gathering.
(d) A costume ball.

4. What question does Luzhin's fiancee's father ask Luzhin?
(a) Whether he plays other games besides chess.
(b) Whether there's a move in chess that always lets you win.
(c) Whether he can really make a living playing chess.
(d) Whether chess isn't a rather childish game.

5. What does Luzhin do when he goes up to his room after he's met his future wife's mother?
(a) He takes a nap.
(b) He works on his chess game.
(c) He writes a letter to his future wife.
(d) He eats a meal.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Luzhin meets his future wife's mother, what is the mother's opinion of him?

2. What is Luzhin's problem in school?

3. Luzhin spectacularly wins a chess game in Berlin after sacrificing what three pieces in a row?

4. Where does Luzhin hide during the party?

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

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