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

2. Following the death of King Charles' mother, Queen Blenda, a seance is held for what purpose?
(a) To convince Charles to marry Fleur.
(b) To rid the castle of evil spirits.
(c) To bring Queen Blenda's spirit back to earth.
(d) So Charles can talk to his mother.

3. Of the following, who is not mentioned in the first Canto?
(a) The King of Zembla.
(b) Shade's aunt.
(c) A Candian maid.
(d) Dr. Sutton.

4. Kinbote notes that the poem alludes to what fictional character?
(a) Shakespeare's Henry VIII.
(b) Lolita.
(c) Sherlock Holmes.
(d) King Charles.

5. Which of the following is not among John Shade's pet peeves?
(a) Abstract art.
(b) Super market music.
(c) Editors.
(d) Jazz.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. John Shade is skeptical but he wants to believe in what?

3. Who sets up John Shade's daughter on a blind date?

4. John Shade's daughter is how old at the beginning of Canto Three?

5. What was John Shade's "first book" as mentioned in Canto Four?

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