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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 does Kinbote want us to believe was the catalyst for John Shade's choice to set "Pale Fire" during the winter months?
(a) Shade meeting Kinbote during the previous winter.
(b) Bird flying south for the winter.
(c) The great tragedy Shade has experienced during winter.
(d) The Zemblan King's assasination in January.

2. Who is King Alfin the Vague's son?
(a) Dr. Sutton.
(b) Charles Kinbote.
(c) King Charles.
(d) John Shade.

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

4. Who is the previous inhabitant of Charles Kinbote's house?
(a) Dr. Sutton.
(b) Judge Goldsmith.
(c) Wordsmith University's gardener.
(d) The King of Zembla.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Shade's parents when he was a boy?

2. When did John Shade meet his wife?

3. Which of the following is not among John Shade's pet peeves?

4. Kinbote is steadfast in his assertion that "Pale Fire" was intended to be how many lines long?

5. What is the assassin's real name?

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