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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. According to Kinbote, what does "Ex" stand for?
(a) Exton.
(b) Extraterrestrial.
(c) Ex-lover.
(d) Formers.

2. What does Kinbote do during John Shade's birthday party?
(a) He drinks alone.
(b) He writes and listens to music.
(c) He spies on the party.
(d) He plays chess.

3. Where are the Shades' planning to go on vacation?
(a) Quebec.
(b) Paris.
(c) Russia.
(d) Cedarn.

4. What are the two ways to write according to Shade in Canto Three?
(a) Literally and ironically.
(b) In the mind and while writing.
(c) Indoors and outdoors.
(d) In the bathtub, and at a desk.

5. John Shade criticizes his students for which of the following transgressions?
(a) Writing "irony" in the margins of their books.
(b) Reading stupidly.
(c) Talking about Zembla.
(d) Using cliches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kinbote fills in a blank space in "Pale Fire" with what name?

2. The first draft of "Pale Fire" was composed on a series of index cards. How many index cards did the author use?

3. Why does young King Charles refuse to consummate his relationship with Fleur?

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

5. In Canto Two we find that Shade's daughter had been vacationing in what faraway place?

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