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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 does Kinbote blame for not receiving an invitation to John Shade's birthday party?
(a) Dr. Sutton.
(b) Sybil Shade.
(c) John Shade.
(d) Gradus.

2. In Canto Two we find that Shade's daughter had been vacationing in what faraway place?
(a) Quebec.
(b) France.
(c) Zembla.
(d) New Wye.

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

4. Which of the following best describes John Shade's idea of life on earth?
(a) Sad and cold.
(b) Meaningless and random.
(c) Dark and painful.
(d) Colorful and bright.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Charles Kinbote writes a brief play about what event?

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

3. What did Charles Kinbote do with the cat?

4. When did John Shade meet his wife?

5. Who helps King Charles escape?

(see the answer key)

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