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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 event causes John Shade to have a vision of the afterlife?
(a) He is hit by a car.
(b) He has a heart attack.
(c) He suffers a stroke.
(d) He gets lost in the Zemblan Mountains without food or water.

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

3. In Canto Two we find that Shade's daughter had been vacationing in what faraway place?
(a) New Wye.
(b) Zembla.
(c) Quebec.
(d) France.

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

5. Who does King Charles finally marry?
(a) Fleur.
(b) The Countess.
(c) Otar.
(d) Disa, Duchess of Payn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Charles Kinbote thinks the reference to "that crystal land" in line 12 refers to what place?

2. How does John Shade refer to the I.P.H.?

3. John Shade recites his poetry to one person prior to its publication. Who is that person?

4. What is the assassin's real name?

5. Who is the previous inhabitant of Charles Kinbote's house?

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