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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. John Shade says, "There's nothing wrong with shedding a dismal past to substitute pleasing _________?"
(a) Poetry.
(b) History.
(c) Women.
(d) Imagination.

2. Oswin Bretwit kicks out Gradus when he realizes Gradus is not a Royalist. What does Bretwit assume is Gradus' profession?
(a) A reporter.
(b) A Marxist recruiter.
(c) A spy.
(d) An assassin.

3. 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 Zemblan King's assasination in January.
(c) Shade meeting Kinbote during the previous winter.
(d) The great tragedy Shade has experienced during winter.

4. On what day did John Shade begin composing his poem "Pale Fire?"
(a) July 5th.
(b) July 4th.
(c) We are not told explicitly, only that it is during the summer.
(d) July 1st.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. John Shade recites his poetry to one person prior to its publication. Who is that person?

2. What does Gradus bring Oswin Bretwit?

3. Who does John Shade address in line 246 which ends "...my dear"

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

5. What Kinbote thought was an amusement park outside is actually what?

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