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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. During what time of day does John Shade prefer to write?
(a) Bath time.
(b) After dinner.
(c) Late afternoon.
(d) Morning.

2. Of the following, which has been added to Shade's childhood home?
(a) A garage.
(b) A chimney.
(c) A TV antenna.
(d) Electricity.

3. Charles Kinbote thinks John Shade enjoyed more "creative freedom" during the composition of which Canto?
(a) Canto Two.
(b) Canto One.
(c) Canto Four.
(d) Canto Three.

4. Kinbote is steadfast in his assertion that "Pale Fire" was intended to be how many lines long?
(a) 999.
(b) 334.
(c) 1000.
(d) 166.

5. What typically goes on at the I.P.H.?
(a) People gather to discuss different species of birds.
(b) People gather to discuss the after-life.
(c) People gather to discuss Zemblan history.
(d) Poets gather to read their work.

Short Answer Questions

1. During what time of the year does John Shade prefer to write?

2. How did King Alfin the Vague die?

3. John Shade's aunt is best described as what?

4. How does King Charles get out of the room where he is being held prisoner without being detected?

5. Which of the following is not mentioned by Shade in Canto One?

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