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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) A Russian spy.
(b) Odon.
(c) A taxi driver.
(d) Charles Kinbote.

2. John Shade recites his poetry to one person prior to its publication. Who is that person?
(a) Charles Kinbote.
(b) The king of Zembla.
(c) Dr. Sutton.
(d) His wife.

3. Which of the following most closely describes Kinbote's depiction by university drama students?
(a) A pompus woman-hater with a German accent.
(b) A raving lunatic with no perception of reality.
(c) A displaced Zemblan king on the run from assassins.
(d) A brilliant writer and professor who is loyal to his friend John Shade.

4. Who is the previous inhabitant of Charles Kinbote's house?
(a) The King of Zembla.
(b) Dr. Sutton.
(c) Judge Goldsmith.
(d) Wordsmith University's gardener.

5. Kinbote believes who will be punished by God?
(a) Sinners.
(b) No one.
(c) Women.
(d) Homosexuals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Charles Kinbote writes a brief play about what event?

2. According to Kinbote Russians search for what Zemblan treasure?

3. Which of the following best describes Gradus' feelings towards his role in the revolution?

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

5. Shade refers to a book by which of the following authors in Line 384?

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