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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 681: gloomy Russians spied through Line 691: the attack.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the following, which has been added to Shade's childhood home?
(a) A TV antenna.
(b) A chimney.
(c) Electricity.
(d) A garage.

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

3. According to Kinbote, where did the Queen go when Zembla was invaded?
(a) Jail.
(b) Her estate on the Riviera.
(c) Cedarn.
(d) Quebec.

4. Kinbote is what religion?
(a) Christian.
(b) Marxist.
(c) Buddhist.
(d) Zemblan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who circulated a letter objecting to Charles Kinbote editing "Pale Fire?"

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

3. How does John Shade refer to the I.P.H.?

4. Who does Kinbote blame for not receiving an invitation to John Shade's birthday party?

5. John Shade criticizes his students for which of the following transgressions?

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