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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. Who is Kinbote's primary source of information on John Shade's daughter?
(a) Sybil Shade.
(b) John Shade.
(c) Dr. Sutton.
(d) Jane Provost.

2. Who is King Charles' grandfather?
(a) Charles Kinbote.
(b) King Alfin the Vague.
(c) Thurgus the Third.
(d) Odon.

3. When did John Shade meet his wife?
(a) After his parents' funeral.
(b) During the depression.
(c) 40 years ago.
(d) Their senior year of high school.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kinbote give John Shade for his birthday?

2. In the commentary to Line 181, Shade produces a book by what author and shows it to Sybil Shade?

3. Who helps King Charles escape?

4. Who does Kinbote blame for not receiving an invitation to John Shade's birthday party?

5. What happens to John Shade's aunt?

(see the answer key)

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