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1. How old is young Luzhin at the beginning of the novel?

10.

2. Why have Luzhin's parents put off telling him that they've enrolled him in a school?

They're afraid he'll throw a tantrum.

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

His father.

4. Who has been educating Luzhin at home, before his enrollment in school?

A governess.

5. What city does the family live in?

St. Petersberg.

6. When Luzhin's family arrives in the city, where does Luzhin run off to?

Nearby woods.

7. When Luzhin comes back to his family's house, where in the house does he hide?

The attic.

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