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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pale Fire, Canto Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Kinbote, where did Sybil Shade relocate to upon John Shade's death?
(a) Russia.
(b) Quebec.
(c) Zembla.
(d) Cedarn,Utana.

2. Which pair best describe the prominent motifs of the first Canto?
(a) Nature and technology.
(b) Windows and snow.
(c) Innocence and loss.
(d) Nature and death.

3. What animal did Shade's parents study?
(a) Bears.
(b) Bats.
(c) Beavers.
(d) Birds.

4. What is the name of John Shade's aunt?
(a) Maude.
(b) Sybil.
(c) Hazel.
(d) She is never mentioned by name.

5. Which of the following is not mentioned by Shade in Canto One?
(a) The Zemblan countryside.
(b) The sky.
(c) A baseball game.
(d) Dr. Sutton.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does John Shade refer to the I.P.H.?

2. John Shade comes to the realization that he can not find what at the I.P.H.?

3. Which of the following has Shade renounced?

4. What typically goes on at the I.P.H.?

5. How old was Shade when he wrote Canto Two?

(see the answer key)

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