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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Lines 597-608: the thoughts we should roll-call, etc. through Line 680: Lolita.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Charles Kinbote thinks John Shade enjoyed more "creative freedom" during the composition of which Canto?
(a) Canto Three.
(b) Canto One.
(c) Canto Four.
(d) Canto Two.

2. What does Kinbote want us to believe was the catalyst for John Shade's choice to set "Pale Fire" during the winter months?
(a) Bird flying south for the winter.
(b) The great tragedy Shade has experienced during winter.
(c) Shade meeting Kinbote during the previous winter.
(d) The Zemblan King's assasination in January.

3. Kinbote notes that the poem alludes to what fictional character?
(a) Shakespeare's Henry VIII.
(b) Lolita.
(c) Sherlock Holmes.
(d) King Charles.

4. What did Charles Kinbote do with the cat?
(a) He gave it to the maid.
(b) He accidentally poisoned it.
(c) He wrote a poem about it.
(d) He gave it to John Shade as a birthday gift.

5. In this section, Kinbote gives an extended, negative critique of what?
(a) John Shade's word choice.
(b) John Shade's religious views.
(c) Sybil Shade's translations.
(d) The New Wye faculty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kinbote leaves his blinds open to give him a better view of what?

2. According to Kinbote what is the only real name used in the poem, "Pale Fire?"

3. Shade mentions his wife translating poems into what language?

4. What is the assassin's real name?

5. Kinbote recounts a walk with John Shade. On this walk Kinbote unsuccessfully tries to pry from Shade information about which of the following topics?

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