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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. Charles Kinbote thinks the reference to "that crystal land" in line 12 refers to what place?
(a) Quebec.
(b) New Wye.
(c) Russia.
(d) Zembla.

2. Who makes sexual advances on King Charles during the commentary to line 149?
(a) Fleur.
(b) Garh.
(c) Odon.
(d) Oleg.

3. John Shade's daughter is how old at the beginning of Canto Three?
(a) 6 months.
(b) We don't know exactly, only that she's a small child.
(c) A senior in high school.
(d) 18.

4. Of the following, what do John Shade and the assassin have in common?
(a) They both had aunts who were put in an asylum.
(b) They both were orphaned.
(c) They were both born in Russia.
(d) They were both Zemblan kings.

5. Where do the Shade's travel to take their minds off their daughter's death?
(a) New Wye.
(b) Italy.
(c) Zembla.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did John Shade begin Canto Two?

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

3. What does Kinbote want us to believe was the catalyst for John Shade's choice to set "Pale Fire" during the winter months?

4. Of the following, who is not mentioned in the first Canto?

5. Which of the following best describes a recurring theme in the first Canto?

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