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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 167: There was a time, etc. through Line 171: A great conspiracy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the two ways to write according to Shade in Canto Three?
(a) Literally and ironically.
(b) Indoors and outdoors.
(c) In the mind and while writing.
(d) In the bathtub, and at a desk.

2. Who is King Alfin the Vague's son?
(a) John Shade.
(b) Charles Kinbote.
(c) Dr. Sutton.
(d) King Charles.

3. Which of the following best describes John Shade's idea of life on earth?
(a) Sad and cold.
(b) Meaningless and random.
(c) Dark and painful.
(d) Colorful and bright.

4. Who or what does John Shade claim to see in his near-death experience?
(a) A fountain.
(b) His daughter.
(c) The Zemblan Mountains.
(d) His Wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During what time of day does John Shade prefer to write?

2. Charles Kinbote wants the reader to see the image of who/what after reading the lines 131-132, "I was the waxing slain by feigned remoteness in the windowpane?"

3. Of the following, what do King Charles and John Shade have in common?

4. What did Charles Kinbote do with the cat?

5. How do the extremists learn the King has escaped?

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