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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 929: Freud though Line 949: and all the time.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Gradus Disa's estate is empty?
(a) Odon.
(b) A Russian spy.
(c) Charles Kinbote.
(d) A taxi driver.

2. When did John Shade begin Canto Two?
(a) On his wedding anniversary.
(b) July 4th.
(c) On the anniversary of his daughter's death.
(d) July 5th.

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

4. Where was the foreword written?
(a) Russia.
(b) Cedarn, Utana.
(c) Zembla.
(d) New Wye.

5. Who sets up John Shade's daughter on a blind date?
(a) His secretary.
(b) His aunt.
(c) Dr. Sutton.
(d) Kinbote.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did King Alfin the Vague die?

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. According to Kinbote Russians search for what Zemblan treasure?

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

5. How do the extremists try to prevent King Charles from leaving the country?

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