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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) Zembla.
(b) Russia.
(c) Cedarn,Utana.
(d) Quebec.

2. How does John Shade's daughter die?
(a) She poisons herself.
(b) She freezes to death in a field.
(c) She drowns.
(d) She steps in front of a train.

3. When Gradus attempts to visit Joseph S. Lavender, Lavender asks Gradus if he is a/an ______?
(a) Art dealer.
(b) Assassin.
(c) Spy.
(d) Reporter.

4. Who raises John Shade during his childhood?
(a) His mother.
(b) Dr. Sutton.
(c) His aunt.
(d) His father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following has Shade renounced?

2. Who is King Alfin the Vague's son?

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

4. During the forward Charles Kinbote oddly notes that he is distracted by who/what?

5. Kinbote claims the Russians are good at what sport?

(see the answer key)

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