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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 fills in a blank space in "Pale Fire" with what name?
(a) King Charles.
(b) John Shade.
(c) Zembla.
(d) His own.

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

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

4. Kinbote leaves his blinds open to give him a better view of what?
(a) Garden Avenue.
(b) The Shade's living room.
(c) The gardener.
(d) The library.

5. What Kinbote thought was an amusement park outside is actually what?
(a) Gradus.
(b) Birds.
(c) Campers.
(d) A thunderstorm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Charles Kinbote thinks the reference to "that crystal land" in line 12 refers to what place?

2. John Shade says, "There's nothing wrong with shedding a dismal past to substitute pleasing _________?"

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

4. What is the assassin's real name?

5. On what day did John Shade begin composing his poem "Pale Fire?"

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