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

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

3. In this section (Lines 597-608), Charles Kinbote spies on a conversation between John Shade and whom?
(a) Sybil Shade.
(b) Gradus.
(c) Dr. Sutton.
(d) Mrs. Hurley.

4. Of the following, what do John Shade and the assassin have in common?
(a) They both were orphaned.
(b) They both had aunts who were put in an asylum.
(c) They were both Zemblan kings.
(d) They were both born in Russia.

5. Charles Kinbote thinks the reference to "that crystal land" in line 12 refers to what place?
(a) Quebec.
(b) Russia.
(c) Zembla.
(d) New Wye.

Short Answer Questions

1. In this section, Kinbote gives an extended, negative critique of what?

2. What does Gradus bring Oswin Bretwit?

3. Oswin Bretwit kicks out Gradus when he realizes Gradus is not a Royalist. What does Bretwit assume is Gradus' profession?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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