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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. According to Kinbote, where did Sybil Shade relocate to upon John Shade's death?
(a) Cedarn,Utana.
(b) Quebec.
(c) Zembla.
(d) Russia.

2. What happens to John Shade's aunt?
(a) She drowns in a lake.
(b) She has a heart attack and dies.
(c) She falls down the stairs and breaks her hip.
(d) She has a stroke and is moved to a sanitarium.

3. According to Kinbote in the commentary, the queen resembles______.
(a) Sybil Shade.
(b) Shade's secretary.
(c) A young boy.
(d) Iris Acht, the famous actress.

4. What Kinbote thought was an amusement park outside is actually what?
(a) Gradus.
(b) Birds.
(c) Campers.
(d) A thunderstorm.

5. Who makes sexual advances on King Charles during the commentary to line 149?
(a) Oleg.
(b) Fleur.
(c) Garh.
(d) Odon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Queen Blenda's favorite hobby is ______ .

2. Which of the following best describes King Charles' marriage?

3. Gradus visits Oswin Bretwit in order to find information on King Charles' location. What is Oswin Bretwit's profession?

4. John Shade reads an article written by this person about a woman who had a similar vision?

5. Which of the following best describes the queen's initial feeling about King Charles when they meet after his escape?

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