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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 109: iridule through Line 130: I never bounced a ball or swung a bat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does not happen to the I.P.H.?
(a) It becomes more Buddhist.
(b) It becomes frequented by Freudians.
(c) It becomes a place where fake seances are held.
(d) It is turned into a church.

2. Charles Kinbote gave John Shade a detailed drawing of King Charles' castle; what does he want John Shade's wife to do with the picture?
(a) Frame it.
(b) Destroy it.
(c) Send it to him.
(d) Send it to the publisher.

3. According to Kinbote, where did Sybil Shade relocate to upon John Shade's death?
(a) Zembla.
(b) Cedarn,Utana.
(c) Russia.
(d) Quebec.

4. Canto Four contains a metaphor comparing this activity to John Shade's writing process?
(a) Gardening.
(b) Bathing.
(c) Shaving.
(d) Showering.

5. How do the Shade's spend the evening of their daughter's blind date?
(a) Studying birds.
(b) Reading.
(c) Writing poems.
(d) Watching television.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does King Charles find on his way out of the castle?

2. John Shade reads an article written by this person about a woman who had a similar vision?

3. Charles Kinbote thinks John Shade enjoyed more "creative freedom" during the composition of which Canto?

4. John Shade's daughter is how old at the beginning of Canto Three?

5. Charles Kinbote thinks the reference to "that crystal land" in line 12 refers to what place?

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