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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 109: iridule through Line 130: I never bounced a ball or swung a bat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first metaphor Shade uses to describe himself?
(a) A pheasant's feet.
(b) A snowflake falling to the ground.
(c) A bird flying into a window.
(d) A great bear.

2. The final couplet of "Pale Fire" describes what image?
(a) A bird flying into a closed window.
(b) John Shade's daughter.
(c) A gardener pushing a wheel barrow.
(d) The Zemblan countryside.

3. What happens to John Shade's aunt?
(a) She drowns in a lake.
(b) She has a heart attack and dies.
(c) She falls down the stairs and breaks her hip.
(d) She has a stroke and is moved to a sanitarium.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes King Alfin the Vague?

2. What did Charles Kinbote do with the cat?

3. Which of the following best describes John Shade's idea of life on earth?

4. During what time of day does John Shade prefer to write?

5. According to Kinbote, where did Sybil Shade relocate to upon John Shade's death?

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