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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 287: humming as you pack through Line 347, old barn.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the commentary to Line 181, Shade produces a book by what author and shows it to Sybil Shade?
(a) William Shakespeare.
(b) Vladimir Nabokov.
(c) Proust.
(d) John Shade.

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

3. What does Kinbote do during John Shade's birthday party?
(a) He spies on the party.
(b) He writes and listens to music.
(c) He plays chess.
(d) He drinks alone.

4. Which of the following best describes John Shade's daughter?
(a) Attractive, but tormented.
(b) Humble and worried.
(c) Introverted, but fascinating.
(d) Unattractive and intellegent.

5. According to Kinbote, who was Thurgus the Third's lover?
(a) Fleur.
(b) Iris Acht.
(c) Maude Shade.
(d) Oleg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charles Kinbote do when he finds out where the Shades' are planning to go on vacation?

2. Who helps King Charles escape?

3. John Shade vows to further explore what in Canto Two?

4. Charles Kinbote thinks John Shade enjoyed more "creative freedom" during the composition of which Canto?

5. Where are the Shades' planning to go on vacation?

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