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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. Charles Kinbote criticizes an article written by Professor Hurley for what reason?
(a) The article doesn't mention Kinbote and Shade's friendship.
(b) It does not mention Zembla.
(c) The article does not mention "Pale Fire."
(d) The article is critical of John Shade.

2. Which of the following best describes King Alfin the Vague?
(a) Powerful and vindictive.
(b) Evil and harsh.
(c) Absent-minded and unworldly.
(d) Crafty and intelligent.

3. Which of the following has Shade renounced?
(a) His religion.
(b) His friends.
(c) His country.
(d) His family.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Shade find out when he tracks down the woman who had the same vision of the after-life that he did?

3. Who helps King Charles escape?

4. "Pale Fire" is broken up into how many cantos?

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

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