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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. Who or what does John Shade claim to see in his near-death experience?
(a) A fountain.
(b) His Wife.
(c) The Zemblan Mountains.
(d) His daughter.

2. Charles Kinbote writes a brief play about what event?
(a) The Shades' vacation.
(b) King Charles' escape.
(c) John Shade's birthday.
(d) Hazel Shade's seance.

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

4. Which Pope is mentioned in the commentary to Line 85?
(a) Benedict IX.
(b) Stephen II.
(c) Alexander I.
(d) Pius X.

5. Kinbote leaves his blinds open to give him a better view of what?
(a) The Shade's living room.
(b) Garden Avenue.
(c) The library.
(d) The gardener.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Kinbote, who was Thurgus the Third's lover?

2. During what time of day does John Shade prefer to write?

3. How does King Charles flee Zembla?

4. Who does Kinbote blame for taking John Shade away from religion?

5. Which of the following best describes John Shade's daughter?

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