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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. King Alfin the Vague was an amateur______ .
(a) Ornothologist.
(b) Gardener.
(c) Pilot.
(d) Poet.

2. When did John Shade begin Canto Two?
(a) July 4th.
(b) July 5th.
(c) On the anniversary of his daughter's death.
(d) On his wedding anniversary.

3. What was John Shade's "first book" as mentioned in Canto Four?
(a) Nite Rote.
(b) Hebe's Cup.
(c) Dim Gulf.
(d) Lolita.

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

5. How many lines are in Canto Four?
(a) 999 lines.
(b) 166 lines.
(c) 334 lines.
(d) 165 lines.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Of the following, what do King Charles and John Shade have in common?

3. What typically goes on at the I.P.H.?

4. John Shade vows to further explore what in Canto Two?

5. What is the name of John Shade's aunt?

(see the answer key)

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