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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 469: his gun through Line 493: She took her poor young life.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was John Shade's "first book" as mentioned in Canto Four?
(a) Nite Rote.
(b) Lolita.
(c) Dim Gulf.
(d) Hebe's Cup.

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

4. According to Kinbote, where did the Queen go when Zembla was invaded?
(a) Cedarn.
(b) Her estate on the Riviera.
(c) Quebec.
(d) Jail.

5. Of the following, which has been added to Shade's childhood home?
(a) A chimney.
(b) A garage.
(c) Electricity.
(d) A TV antenna.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does John Shade understand his life?

2. How do the people of Zembla aid in King Charles' flight?

3. What happened to Shade's parents when he was a boy?

4. Which of the following does not happen to the I.P.H.?

5. Queen Blenda's favorite hobby is ______ .

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