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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 167: There was a time, etc. through Line 171: A great conspiracy.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does John Shade's daughter die?
(a) She poisons herself.
(b) She freezes to death in a field.
(c) She steps in front of a train.
(d) She drowns.

3. What is the assassin's real name?
(a) Jack Degree.
(b) Jakob Gradus.
(c) Jacques de Gray.
(d) Jake Ravus.

4. How do the extremists try to prevent King Charles from leaving the country?
(a) They search all trains.
(b) They search all caves.
(c) They close all the airports.
(d) They outlaw driving.

5. Which of the following best describes John Shade's idea of life on earth?
(a) Dark and painful.
(b) Sad and cold.
(c) Colorful and bright.
(d) Meaningless and random.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. King Alfin the Vague was an amateur______ .

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

4. Charles Kinbote criticizes an article written by Professor Hurley for what reason?

5. John Shade gives a lecture on what in Canto Three?

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