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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 469: his gun through Line 493: She took her poor young life.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following is not mentioned by Shade in Canto One?
(a) The Zemblan countryside.
(b) A baseball game.
(c) Dr. Sutton.
(d) The sky.

3. During what time of day does John Shade prefer to write?
(a) Bath time.
(b) Late afternoon.
(c) Morning.
(d) After dinner.

4. How old was Shade when he wrote Canto Two?
(a) We are never told exactly, only that he is "a youth".
(b) 40.
(c) 61.
(d) 80.

5. What word does Shade claim is incorrect in its meaning?
(a) Pail.
(b) Colored.
(c) Waxwings.
(d) Obriols.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Kinbote notes that the poem alludes to what fictional character?

3. Which of the following does Kinbote discuss in this section?

4. Which of the following best describes the pervading theme of Canto Four?

5. What message did Gradus incorrectly give headquarters?

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