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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 929: Freud though Line 949: and all the time.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the forward Charles Kinbote oddly notes that he is distracted by who/what?
(a) A squirrel.
(b) An amusement park.
(c) Shadeans.
(d) Sybill Shade.

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

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

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

5. According to Kinbote, what is the best part of Canto Four?
(a) The opening.
(b) The rhymes.
(c) The part about Zembla.
(d) The last line.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Kinbote, what is the third method of composing poetry?

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

3. King Alfin the Vague was an amateur______ .

4. Following the death of King Charles' mother, Queen Blenda, a seance is held for what purpose?

5. According to Kinbote, King Charles lands near which city?

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