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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 frequented by Freudians.
(b) It becomes more Buddhist.
(c) It is turned into a church.
(d) It becomes a place where fake seances are held.

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

3. Charles Kinbote criticizes an article written by Professor Hurley for what reason?
(a) The article does not mention "Pale Fire."
(b) The article doesn't mention Kinbote and Shade's friendship.
(c) The article is critical of John Shade.
(d) It does not mention Zembla.

4. Which of the following is not among John Shade's pet peeves?
(a) Editors.
(b) Jazz.
(c) Super market music.
(d) Abstract art.

5. Canto Four contains a metaphor comparing this activity to John Shade's writing process?
(a) Shaving.
(b) Bathing.
(c) Gardening.
(d) Showering.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which best describes Kinbote's reason for rejecting the offer by the first potential publisher of "Pale Fire"?

3. John Shade comes to the realization that he can not find what at the I.P.H.?

4. What was John Shade's "first book" as mentioned in Canto Four?

5. What is the first metaphor Shade uses to describe himself?

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