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

2. Shade mentions his wife translating poems into what language?
(a) Zemblan.
(b) Russian.
(c) English.
(d) French.

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

4. Who does John Shade address in line 246 which ends "...my dear"
(a) His mother.
(b) His wife.
(c) Charles Kinbote.
(d) His daughter.

5. Gradus visits Oswin Bretwit in order to find information on King Charles' location. What is Oswin Bretwit's profession?
(a) A reporter.
(b) A member of the Shadows.
(c) A Zemblan diplomat.
(d) A spy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the previous inhabitant of Charles Kinbote's house?

2. Of the following, what do John Shade and the assassin have in common?

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

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

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

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