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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 does not happen to the I.P.H.?
(a) It becomes a place where fake seances are held.
(b) It becomes more Buddhist.
(c) It becomes frequented by Freudians.
(d) It is turned into a church.

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

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

4. John Shade vows to further explore what in Canto Two?
(a) The possibility of an afterlife.
(b) The Zemblan Kings and their Gods.
(c) The depths of human consciousness.
(d) Reincarnation vs. heaven and hell.

5. How do the people of Zembla aid in King Charles' flight?
(a) They provide Charles refuge along the way.
(b) They dress like him to serve as decoys.
(c) They fight off the Extremists.
(d) They create a distraction with a hot air balloon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. John Shade reads an article written by this person about a woman who had a similar vision?

3. What are the two ways to write according to Shade in Canto Three?

4. Which of the following has Shade renounced?

5. Canto Four contains a metaphor comparing this activity to John Shade's writing process?

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