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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Charles Kinbote criticizes an article written by Professor Hurley for what reason? (from Commentary, Line 71: parents through Line 101: No free man needs a God)

The article does not mention "Pale Fire."

The article doesn't mention Kinbote and Shade's friendship.

The article is critical of John Shade.

It does not mention Zembla.

2.

Who does Kinbote blame for not receiving an invitation to John Shade's birthday party? (from Commentary, Line 171: books and people through Line 230: a domestic ghost)

Dr. Sutton.

Gradus.

Sybil Shade.

John Shade.

3.

What does Kinbote give John Shade for his birthday? (from Commentary, Line 171: books and people through Line 230: a domestic ghost)

A drawing of King Charles' castle.

A gown.

A chess board.

A book of poetry.

4.

What was Kinbote's introduction to Shade's poetry? (from Commentary, Line 957: Night Rote though Line 1000: [=Line 1: I was the shadow of the waxwing slain])

He heard a reading in New Wye.

A poem from Nite Rote.

He read his first book of poems.

The index cards on which "Pale Fire" was written.

5.

In what state does Kinbote arrive as Shade begins his last batch of index cards? (from Commentary, Line 929: Freud though Line 949: and all the time)

New Jersey.

Pennsylvania.

Maryland.

New York.

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