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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 assumes John Shade wanted to write a great deal more about Zembla, but did not. Who or what does Kinbote attribute this too?
(a) Communists.
(b) John Shade's wife.
(c) The Shadeans.
(d) Poor translation from Zemblan to English.

2. In Canto Two we find that Shade's daughter had been vacationing in what faraway place?
(a) France.
(b) Zembla.
(c) Quebec.
(d) New Wye.

3. Which of the following best describes King Charles' marriage?
(a) Tumultuous.
(b) Passive-aggressive.
(c) Civil.
(d) Serene.

4. Which of the following best describes King Alfin the Vague?
(a) Absent-minded and unworldly.
(b) Powerful and vindictive.
(c) Crafty and intelligent.
(d) Evil and harsh.

5. John Shade recites his poetry to one person prior to its publication. Who is that person?
(a) Dr. Sutton.
(b) Charles Kinbote.
(c) The king of Zembla.
(d) His wife.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Kinbote is steadfast in his assertion that "Pale Fire" was intended to be how many lines long?

3. What animal did Shade's parents study?

4. What are the two ways to write according to Shade in Canto Three?

5. How do the extremists learn the King has escaped?

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