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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 697: Conclusive destination through Line 830: Sybil, it is.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Shade's parents when he was a boy?
(a) They were imprisoned.
(b) They put him up for adoption.
(c) They divorced/seperated.
(d) They died.

2. John Shade's daughter is how old at the beginning of Canto Three?
(a) A senior in high school.
(b) We don't know exactly, only that she's a small child.
(c) 18.
(d) 6 months.

3. According to Kinbote, what does "Ex" stand for?
(a) Formers.
(b) Ex-lover.
(c) Extraterrestrial.
(d) Exton.

4. Which of the following best describes a recurring theme in the first Canto?
(a) Color.
(b) Abandonment.
(c) Reflection.
(d) Change.

5. Who makes sexual advances on King Charles during the commentary to line 149?
(a) Fleur.
(b) Odon.
(c) Garh.
(d) Oleg.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Kinbote, who was Thurgus the Third's lover?

2. Who sets up John Shade's daughter on a blind date?

3. John Shade vows to further explore what in Canto Two?

4. According to Kinbote, where did the Queen go when Zembla was invaded?

5. John Shade is skeptical but he wants to believe in what?

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